Minimalist Monday: I Confess — I'm Lousy About Not Getting My Way. (Denial and Acceptance of Reality) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

I try not to get my wisdom from television — but a few weeks ago, a character said this line and I can't seem to get rid of it. It's been on loop in my life:

"At some point, it's not about giving up. It's about accepting your new reality."



In recent months, I've come to realize that while I love change, I only love change that I initiate. I don't wallow in change that's forced upon …

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A Vegan Taste of Vegas Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Travel

I spent the last two weekends shuttling myself back and forth between LA and Vegas. Go figure, now that my hiatus is over — I'm finally taking a break. Procrastinator through and through! 

Anyway, here are some of the tasty treats we discovered in Vegas. Overall, I'd say Vegas is one of the easiest places I've been to in terms of foraging for vegan fare (and not just "vegan" fare, but healthy fare! You can find French fries anywhere, after …

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This Week's Q&A (Talking Binge Eating, Energy Bars, Autoimmune Disease, Weight Watchers, Deficiencies) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions...


Q: I was wondering if you have any advice or resources or books about food addiction or binge eating. I think I am addicted to peanut butter and cereal. After dinner, I will eat so much of both even when I am stuffed. I can't get them out of the house because they are staples in my husband's diet and he has no problem with portions. I have tried cold turkey but that hasn't worked. Do you …

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Cooking Grains Ahead + Freezing (With Video!) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Advice

We all know that brown rice is a healthier choice than white rice — but why must it take 40 minutes to cook?


This became my ongoing problem. I love brown rice, but when I came home after a long day, I just wanted to whip up one of my recipes in 15-20 minutes... not wait 40 for my rice (my rice!) to cook!!

So, I bought a fancy rice cooker — one that has a special "brown …

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Herbie of the Week: David B. Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

In response to Kevin's interview as part of our Herbie of the Week series, David sent me a quick email about the wonderful changes he too has experienced thanks to his new plant-based diet... and in just a few weeks to boot! Amazing how fast plants can work.



HH: So David, tell us a little bit about your background and history.

Hey there, I am David Blair. I live in Southaven, Mississippi. I have been taking high blood …

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