A few months ago, Scott started experiencing mild back pain during prolonged activity — running, snowboarding, etc. Not wanting to worsen the issue, he sought professional help to correct it. I too have been dealing with some postural issues and muscular imbalances (from all the years I ran around in high heels with a heavy purse or laptop slung on my shoulder), so when we moved to Tahoe, we both started working with a local fitness expert.

Neither of …

I get so many emails asking about ingredient substitutions that I thought I'd put a big, all-encompassing post together like I did for baking. (See my baking post: Everything you need to know about vegan, fat-free and allergy-free)

Cornstarch: The easiest way to replace cornstarch is to use arrowroot. Arrowroot is available at all health food stores and larger supermarkets. Depending on the recipe and how cornstarch is being used, flour might work. For example, if the …

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Q: I have heard that when switching to a plant-based diet, your menstrual cycle can change for a period of time while your body is adjusting to the hormones in your body re-regulating themselves. Do you know anything about this? I have been plant-based for 10 months now and only get my period once every couple of months.

A: I've never heard this, but I'm not a doctor. I don't see how or why a diet …

At long last, we finally have some Happy Herbivore Swag for you!

We now have Happy Herbivore Stickers and Happy Herbivore Buttons.

You can purchase the stickers and buttons in our store. 

Order 10 stickers for $10 ($1 each), or 4 buttons for $10 ($2.50 each). 

UPDATE: You can now also buy 2 buttons and 5 stickers for $10.

Unfortunately, it's too burdensome (and not eco-friendly) for …

For those of you who follow Engine 2, you may already be familiar with our Herbie of the Week: Ami. A coach for Engine 2 Extra, Ami, a former low-carber turned dairy-loving vegetarian, finally found health with a plant-based diet. Her cholesterol is in check, she lost over 40 lbs. and her hubby has lost over 70 lbs. too!

HH: You initially found your way to a vegetarian diet thanks to your husband. Can you tell us …