Meet our Herbie of the Week, Dustin. Thanks to a plant-based diet, Dustin lost weight (156 lbs.!!), no longer has high blood pressure, and his lipids and blood sugars are normal!

HH: Give us a little history. What was your health like before?

As for my health, I had almost every weight-related issue you could have. High blood pressure, high triglycerides, sleep apnea, umbilical hernia — you name it. I also had all of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, …

The meal plans are Springing Forward! Light and seasonal meals ahead! Strawberry-Mango Parfait (both plans), Thai Basil Delight (both plans), Spring Portobello Mushrooms (both plans), Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (family), Sweet Potato, Quinoa & Black Bean Burrito (family) — PLUS returning favorites like Lemon Biscuits, Skyline Spaghetti Squash and Purple Power Smoothies! Put extra "spring" in your step with the meal plans! 

Individual Highlights

• Fiesta Burrito Bowl
• Thai Basil Delight (NEW!)
• Mac n' Cheese
• Cool Noodle Bowl
• Strawberry-Mango Parfait (NEW!)
• Breakfast …

BIG NEWS first! 

Allow me to introduce you to my latest cookbook: Happy Herbivore Light & Fit.

I've been DYING to tell you about my new book and I'll give details (and recipe previews!) in the coming months — but for now, here's the cover!!!

Reserve your copy now (and read more about it on Amazon).

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming: 

Spring is here and that means Farmers' Markets are back in full swing. I'm like a …

Every time I hear the EPA policy "reduce, reuse, recycle," minimalism comes to mind.

Being a minimalist is all about reduction (living with less), reuse (doing more with less), and recycling (finding multiple uses for the things you have).

Turning old socks and shirts into rags for cleaning, using household items for multiple purposes (i.e., using a dry piece of spaghetti to light candles) and so on.

But what about vegetable scraps? All that discard from your cooking …

A herbie left this comment on Facebook: "Any ideas for a plant-strong Easter brunch or dinner?" 

This is a question I've been getting often, so I thought I'd put a post together.

HH fat-free vegan deviled eggs! 

Greens Quiche

Herbed Home Fries, HHC

Tofu Scramble

Creamy Carrot Soup, HHC

French Toast

Seitan Pot Roast, HHC

Pear & Arugula Salad, EHH

Maple Glazed Vegetables

Cheesy Cauliflower Hash, EHH

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