This Week’s Q&A (Talking Slow Cooker, Non-Dairy Milk & More) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. Can I grind up dried chickpeas in the food processor to make chickpea flour the same way I grind up oatmeal to make oat flour?

It would depend on your food processor, but most processors cannot handle it. Same for most blenders. Check the manual or call your manufacturer.

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2. Can you cook beans in the slow cooker?

Yes, although if you choose not to presoak them the …

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How to Change Your Dog to a Vegan Diet Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Guests FAQ

On Tuesday, we heard the story of Peanut D. Dog, whose medical problems disappeared after he started eating a 95% vegan diet. I asked my friend, the Czech Vegan, who has been working in the pet nutrition field for 7 years, if she could write a post about vegan dogs, and what they need nutritionally. Here is what she wrote;

You eat a plant-based diet and proudly call yourself a Herbie (herbivore) or a Vegan. If you …

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

Last week we met Mary Lou, who cleared up her rosacea by going plant-based. This week we meet Aaron, who is a firefighter and has lost 22lbs since going plant-based.

HH: Since you're a firefighter, I have to ask: Was Engine 2 instrumental in your transition to a plant-based diet?

Hearing the information come from a firefighter was probably what drew me to it. I had seen the Engine 2 Diet book on a couple of trips …

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New GF Meal Plans with 14 New Recipes this Week! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

14 new meals in this week's meal plans, plus both plans are gluten-free friendly!

New for the Individual:

  • Caramel Cream Smoothie
  • Green Apple Oatmeal
  • Vegan "Omelet"
  • Black Bean Bowl
  • Sweet Potato & Chili Bowl
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

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New for Families:

  • Green Apple Oatmeal
  • Caramel Cream Smoothie
  • Vegan "Omelets"
  • BBQ Tofu & Veggies
  • Vegan "Omelets"
  • Loaded Black Bean …
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How a Vegan Diet Saved this Dog's Life Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Guests Herbies

A few months back I wrote a post about how my dogs are vegan, and Michelle, sent me a few pictures of her dog, Peanut, along with a note of his troubles and how switching him to a vegan diet saved his life. Here is their story.

Peanut D. Dog came with a long list of problems. When I took him home, he came with a pre-scheduled veterinary appointments and a tube of medication. Even though there were …

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