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Q: What are your feelings on tempeh's high fat content? I know you use it in some of your recipes, so I was curious.

A: I enjoy tempeh from time to time as part of my low-fat, whole foods, plant-based diet — and you're right, you’ll find a few tempeh recipes in HHC and EHH . If you’re looking to lose weight, Dr. McDougall suggests limiting all soy and eating it in small quantities …

When I was in Charleston speaking at my alma mater, CofC, I checked out some of the local vegan food during my downtime. (Charleston has come a long way in the last few years — lots of vegan options!)

The Black Bean Company has several vegan options on their menu — at least half a dozen different (healthy!) vegan burritos, plus many more options that can be made vegan. This is the Green Spring Street Burrito. Bonus: Our server …

I met Kevin at Farms 2 Forks, and the first thing I noticed about him (other than his charming and friendly demeanor) was his glow. 

Anyway, Kevin and I quickly became friends and when he told his story to the crowd at the farm later that day, I was moved to tears. "You really are an inspiration!" I told him as we hugged and parted. 

The next day, Kevin emailed a picture of me we took together and …

By popular demand we are now offering monthly meal plan subscriptions!

During the holidays we're also offering prepaid 1 month, 3 month, and 6 month "gift" subscriptions, so why not give the gift of health this season!

Now for the FOOD: Lots of chocolate and peanut butter this week! Breakfast Quesadillas, DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MUFFINS! (I'm a little excited), Sweet Potato Oatmeal... Get the meal plan now.

Individual Plan Highlights:

Overnight Peanut Butter Oats
Sweet Morning …

Once the weather gets cool (and colds start flying around school, church, the office, etc.), I get emails asking what foods would be good to eat if you're sick.

I find this is a very personal question since everyone has their own “comfort foods” and what you can (or should!) eat can depend on the kind of sickness you have. For example, grilled cheese was always a comfort food for Scott, but even the Grilled Cheeze in EHH wouldn't …