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Q: Can you talk about pearl barley? I thought it was a whole grain, but I see now that it's somewhat processed...but it's got a low-glycemic index. So...is it OK or no?

A: I don't really classify foods as "okay" or "not okay" -- but in terms of food X is healthier than food Y. For example, I wouldn't say white rice is unhealthy or "bad" but obviously …

A few weeks ago the Forks Over Knives team came over for dinner. You know what I love most about Happy Herbivore Recipes? I came home at 6:30, and had made/pulled together a 5-course meal in 45 minutes, with enough time to slip into the shower and put on a little makeup before my guests arrived.

My guests actually teased me when I told them how fast each dish was. "This only took you five minutes? Really? I'm not …

This week our Herbie of the Week is James.James attempted the Atkins diet and later turned to a plant-based diet and broke out of his couch potato habits.

Q: What made you decide to try a plant-based (vegan) diet? My wife, Jessica, and I watched Forks Over Knives on January 27th, 2012. We immediately concluded that this, "low-fat, whole food, plant strong" lifestyle deserved some serious consideration and some dedicated research. We began conducting our own research, …

This week's meal plans feature 15 new recipes- eating a healthy plant-based diet can be both convenient and delicious, our meal plans prove it!

This week's individual plan includes these new recipes: Strawberry Shake Peach Stuffed Toast Strawberry Parfaits Spicy Mango Quinoa Salad BBQ Wrap Black Olive Hummus Salad

This week's family plan includes these new recipes: Spicy Aztec Bowl Bittman's Sweet Potato Salad Orange Teriyaki Rice Bowl 3-Vegetable Scramble Strawberry Shake Strawberry Parfaits Peach Stuffed Toast Spicy Mango …

I'm often asked how to replace eggs in recipes. I usually have to tell people that it really depends on what they're trying to make! Sometimes eggs are part of the fat content in a recipe, sometimes they're used as a binder, and occasionally they're used as a leavener or thickening agent.

If you're replacing eggs in baked goods, these are my go-to options:

1/4 cup applesauce: add in with wet ingredients but avoid using more than …