A Vegan Taste of Albuqueque Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Travel

While Scott and I were road tripping in June, we made our way to Arizona, stopping for a late lunch in Albuquerque. As soon as we arrived, I popped onto happycow.net and couldn't pass up a place called Mint Tulip. We tried a buffalo wrap (spicy but delicious) with side fruit salad and a side of their queso, which I didn't think to take a picture of, but it was outstanding! We also had vegan soft serve (which I ended …

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This Week's Q&A (Talking Omegas, Oil, and Sugar) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions and we've got answers!

Q:I am wondering about how plant based eaters get enough ALA, DHA, and ELA in their diets? Is what we get through leafy greens, walnuts, flax seeds sufficient? As you recommend no oil (canola, olive, and other oils being further sources) do you feel we are receiving enough heart healthy benefits? Thanks!

A: Oil is not heart-healthy, it damages the lining of your arteries. Here is a great …

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

So, technically...Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is tomorrow, but we wanted to give you a chance to pick up any ingredients you might need to make these so you don't miss out on the celebration!

These low-fat chocolate chip cookies are in The Happy Herbivore Cookbook . They're ridiculously delicious straight from the oven with a glass of almond milk!

Makes 16 Cookies

Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup …

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Herbie of the Week: Todd Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies
Meet our Herbie of the Week, Todd. Todd and his wife switched to a plant-based diet and are astounded at how great they feel- and how much they enjoy eating vegan with their 3 young children! Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m 34 and have been married to my wife Crystal for over 10 years. We have 3 children ages 6, 4, and 2. I work in IT and have a Master’s in Computer …
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Start Your Day With 1 of 11 New Recipes! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

This week we're including 11 new recipes in our meal plans! Start your day with one of our new healthy breakfast options and start eating plant-based this week!

    New in the Individual Plan:
  • Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal
  • Loaded Sweet Potato Bowl
  • Loaded Mexican Potatoes
    New in the Family Plan:
  • Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal
  • Pineapple Rice
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal
  • Brown Rice Breakfast
  • Balsamic Vegetable Salad
  • Loaded …
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