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Q: Do you drink coffee? Is drinking coffee unhealthy?

A: I don't drink coffee. It makes me too jittery. As for whether or not it’s unhealthy, I think we can all agree that coffee isn't a health food, like, say, a bunch of broccoli or an apple :)

There are other considerations too — Is the coffee more like a candy bar in a glass? (Think Starbucks latte). If so, that's not good. …

Getting minimalist in the kitchen -- how to wash your vegetables with baking soda and vinegar.

After a severe case of food poisoning last year, I've become somewhat militant about washing my produce.

While there are sprays and cleaners you can buy commercially, I like to stay "minimalist" and use basics I have at home: my beloved baking soda and vinegar. (Coincidentally, I also clean my house with these two items!)

Most fruits and vegetables need …

Back in July, I received this email from Robin:

I am a vegan like you. I used to weight 333 lbs. and now I weigh 132 lbs. I have been following a vegan diet for the past 7 years. I was raw for a while; now I eat low-fat vegan after watching "Forks Over Knives" and seeing Dr. Esselstyn speak in person.

I couldn't help but blink and stare at the words — she'd lost 200 lbs! I knew I …

More holiday flavors this week like Gingerbread Oatmeal but other new tastes like Butternut Hummus, Butternut & Bean Tacos, Spicy Noodles & MORE! Plus our New Year, New You eBook that will help you reach your 2013 goals!

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Individual Plan Highlights:

Peanut Butter Quinoa
Gingerbread Oatmeal (NEW!)
Single-Serving Cranberry Muffins
Cranberry-Apple Oatmeal
Butternut Hummus (NEW!)
Fall Veggie Wrap
Easy Black Beans & Rice (NEW!)
Spicy Black Bean Wrap
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Hippie Loaf
Butternut Squash …

Back in July, a Herbie emailed me asking if I knew of any Bible quotes that supported veganism or a plant-based diet. I didn't know of verses off-hand, but thanks to a quick Google search, I found this website: Vegetarianism and the Bible.

Afterward, I started thinking about religion and veganism, and how I have friends of many different faiths and beliefs, many of which are vegan or vegetarian because of their faith, or they find the two …