Staying Plant-Based while Traveling Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Travel FAQ Advice

I'm always getting asked how I keep plant-based (vegan) while traveling and where can I eat "on the road."

We just spent a week driving to Montreal, and I took care to jot down some notes - and take pictures! - of the food we were eating.

The first obvious choice is Subway, which is everywhere. You can get a veggie sub or salad. A few people have told me that Subway isn't as fresh as they advertise, …

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My Newly Plant-Based Cousin Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies

When I was in Scranton, I had a chance to catch up with my newly plant-based 13yo cousin.

She's been plant-based for almost 2 months now and has certainly had a few tests! I am so proud of her and in awe of her commitment and strength. I hope by sharing some of Caroline's experiences, we can all draw strength from her incredible persistence and will power!

girl standing in front yard twirling baton

The very first day Caroline went plant-based, she flew …

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National Vegetarian Week Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: News

I woke up this morning and my twitter stream was filled with news about National Vegetarian Week! Technically it's the UK's national veg week (the US holds theirs in November) but the internet seems to have jumped in to join the fun, so I am too.

If you've been thinking about going vegan, vegetarian or just adopting a more plant-based diet, let this week be your motivator!

For starters, check out my post about transitioning -- …

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Minimalist Monday: Look For Reasons to Say Yes, not No Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

Scott (my husband) sent this article to me, Give it five minutes and no joke - it changed my life.

I'm guilty of pushing back -- looking for a reason to say no, than to say yes. I realized I should look for what's right about something, not what's wrong with it.

hourglass filled with purple sand

For example, my designer sent me a draft for a new logo and I started to write "I hate it!" but then I caught …

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HH Book Club - Keep it Simple, Keep it Whole (week 3) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: BookClub

Welcome back to the HH online book club! This month we've been reading Keep it Simple, Keep it Whole: Your Guide to Optimum Health by Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman.

copy of front of Keep it Simple, Keep it Whole green background with white box that contains title

This Week's Thought Questions (based on chapters 7-10 ):

1. Where do you think you are on the continuum (where you ever somewhere else?)? Where do you want to reach? 75%? 90%? 100%?

2. What's your opinion of soy, after reading chapter 9? Did your thoughts …

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