The universe taught me a great lesson last week. "Today's lesson: Just because you haven't climbed to the top of the mountain yet, doesn't mean you won't make it to the summit. It just means you're still climbing." I'd expected (or, well, had been blissfully optimistic) I'd reach a goal of mine last week and when the results came in and that goal wasn't reached, I was upset...for about 25 seconds, until I said to myself, "Lindsay! Stop pouting and …

Today is Ice Cream Day! Who makes these days up? Whoever it is- I'd like to thank them for an entire day dedicated to cool, refreshing, desserts in July! Celebrate Ice Cream Day with some fat-free ice cream- this recipe is decadent and creamy vegan ice cream that's practically instant to make and uses bananas. If you've made this before, what's your favorite mix in?

Spotted and very ripe bananas work best in this recipe.

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Q: None of my family share the same views about not eating meat, dairy or eggs that I do. How do I spend the holidays with them when they will be cooking meat?

A: Bring your own food to eat and something that everyone can try. Something that is familiar and not intimidating. For example, for the 4th of July, I brought the low fat vegan potato salad …

When I was waiting at the salon earlier this week I picked up the August issue of Glamor which boasted an interview with Mila Kunis.

I've always thought Mila was really cute, laid back and funny; the kind of girl I could be friends with, so I was interested in reading her interview.

This part really stayed with me: On having to lose 25 pounds for her role in Black Swan… Glamour: Your body was talked about so …

Meet our Herbie of the Week, Claudia. She discovered she had high cholesterol in her 20s- while studying for her Masters in Nutrition! After dieting for years without seeing any change in her cholesterol, she turned to a plant-based lifestyle.



Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I bought the HH meal plan once and ordered both The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and Everyday Happy Herbivore. They are a lifesaver, for me. I really was clueless about …