This Week's Q&A (talking Paleo Diet, Seitan, Gluten Free & More) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

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

1. Can you freeze the Quick Queso cheese sauce and then shred it like a block of cheddar cheese?

No, it won't get hard enough, even frozen. If you want a 'cheese' like that, you can try the Uncheese Cookbook - it has block cheese recipes

2. Some friends are coming to stay with me for awhile and there are 2 birthdays to celebrate. I'd like to make a cake, but one friend is …

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Meal Plan Webinars & Live Q&A Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Earlier this month I hosted a webinar for the first time. It was so much fun that I thought I would do it again!

There will be a short discussion about the Family and Individual 7-Day Meal Plans followed by general Q&A.

This time there are 3 webinars on Tuesday April 24th, so hopefully everyone that wants to can attend at least one of them. Space is limited, so register now.

11:00am-12:00pm EDT

2:00pm-3:00pm EDT

7:00pm-8:00pm EDT

UPDATE: We've …

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A Vegan Taste of Puerto Vallarta Mexico Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Travel

When my vegan friend Haley went to Mexico last year, she took a rice cooker in her suitcase. I too had heard it was hard to find vegan fare in Mexico, but I'm generally skeptical of negative reviews due to my past experiences. For example, both times I went to Germany I was told I'd starve and both times Germany proved to be one of the most veg-friendly countries I've ever visited. 

I thought to myself, "I've traveled all over …

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Tips for Snacking Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

Snacking is a good way to keep hunger at bay, but as we’re learning while reading Mindless Eating this month’s book club book, snacking can also pack on the pounds. While 1 serving of baby carrots is only 35 calories, the entire bag is 175! and yes, I once mindless munched through an entire bag of carrots while checking my email.

In Mindless Eating, the author suggests having a plan in place: Putting your snack in a bowl and …

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

Last week we met Kessa, who lowered her A1C level from 13 to a 6 and lost 30 lbs! This week we meet Cole, who has lost 136 lbs and has one of my favorite quotes about achieving your goals.

HH: Tell us a little bit about your history and what motivated you to make a change.

Gosh, there is so much emotion tied up into this question, it’s hard to just write about the facts. The truth is …

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