Any time I'm speaking -- whether it's at a conference or I'm on a podcast/radio show -- someone invariably asks me what made me go vegan or what motivated me to follow a plant-based diet.

The truth is what motivated me to adopt a vegan/plant-based diet isn't nearly as compelling as why I've maintained a vegan/plant-based diet for almost 6 years.

I'm not embarrassed to admit that my initial reason for adopting a vegan diet was rooted …

I overheard a conversation between a mother and her teenager in the waiting room of my dentist office that made me rethink the concept of "a waste of time." 

The teenager was saying something we've all said: "WHY do I have to study algebra? I'll never use this!" (or maybe substitute "algebra" for another subject you didn't care for.) 

I've certainly felt that way at times -- both in high school, and college and even law school (i.e. "WHY are …

I love seeing what HH fans cooked up during the week!

@NearlyVeganDC sent us this picture of the Mediterranean Pizza from last week's meal plan.

Giselle sent us this picture of the waffles from Happy Herbivore Abroad-  newsletter subscribers got a sneak peek of the recipe (make sure you subscribe - we might have another peek coming up!)

@VeggieFy sent in this picture of the Teriyaki Chickpeas.

Becky posted on  …

Q: I would like to know what you use on your skin other than the baking soda? Particularly to moisturize? Your skin looks lovely!! 

A: Aww thanks for such a nice compliment. I don’t use a moisturizer, I don’t find I need one. I wash my face with baking soda (link) and that’s it, unless I’m going outside for an extended period (i.e. to go for a hike) then I put …

People often ask how to bake without greasing your baking pan or using spray oil. Most often, I suggest parchment paper  or silicone bakeware . 

Parchment paper is a heavy-duty paper that's used in the kitchen- it comes in a roll the same way aluminum foil does. It's water and grease resistant. Parchment paper doesn't allow moisture to stick to it- which means your baked goods will slide right out of the pan the same way it would …