This Week's Q&A (Talking Dining Out & Parchment Paper) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ
You've got questions, we've got answers! Q: Do you avoid oil and fats when you're eating out? A:Yes. I eat oil-free and low fat/fat-free whenever possible. You can also look at this post for Vegan Anywhere . First I look at the menu for dishes that could fit the bill (which means skipping past anything that's fried). I specifically look for things that can be steamed or are not cooked (i.e. fresh spring rolls in a Thai restaurant …
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Mama & Papa Herbivore Update & Review Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Parents

My mom sent me an email a few weeks ago, actually it was more like 10 emails, with one picture attached to each. (Hey! at least she does the internet now! lol) Since it has been about 5 months since my parents went plant-based, they wanted to share some of their new favorite recipes. Below is the email.

It has been four months now since we have gone plant-based and just wanted to update everyone on …

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Herbie of the Week: Jessica Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

By switching to a plant-based diet, Jessica has been able to get off all the medications she was taking for fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression/bipolar disorder!

HH: Tell us a little bit about your history and past medical conditions:

It all started with depression and headaches as a teenager. After I started college, both got worse and I developed a number of additional symptoms: I was angry and impulsive, I dealt with …

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Summer Strawberry Crisp & 14 New Recipes in This Week's Meal Plans! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

This week's meal plans are both soy free and gluten free friendly! There are 14 new recipes available to you!

New for the Individual Plan: Summer Strawberry Crisp Power Pea Hummus Mediterranean Wrap Veggie Peanut Noodles Roasted Chickpea Salad Broccoli Marinara BBQ Chickpea Salad

New for the Family Plan : Fantastic Fruit Salad Pineapple Crisp Veggie Peanut Noodles Mexican Quinoa Fiesta Bowl Mexican Beans Salsa Chickpea Lettuce Wraps "Cheesy" Broccoli

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The Difference Between Active Yeast and Nutritional Yeast Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

Active yeast and nutritional yeast are completely different products that are used for two different things. When people ask me if they can swap out the two and use them interchangeably- I always have to tell them no because the results in whatever they're making will come out completely different! Active yeast works as a leavening agent in breads and other baked goods. It's primarily used to make your baked goods rise and add fluff to a piece of bread …

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