I'm very excited to announce that I've just signed on to write THREE MORE BOOKS!

They'll be spaced out, 1 a year, with the first coming out in late 2013. (Happy Herbivore Abroad, my third book, will be here December 4, 2012).

I've already settled on the theme for my 4th book, but 5th and 6th are undecided. 

Thank you Herbies! I wouldn't have these opportunities if it wasn't for you!

Last week we met Lisa, who lost 65 lbs and no longer has any food addictions! Today we're taking a different approach with Nancy, with her telling her story in her own words.

My name is Nancy and I am 71 years old. I have been married to the same man since 1963. We have three married children and seven grandchildren. We live in a nice home on a small lake where we grow lots of roses as well …

By popular demand, we are happy to announce we are now also offering Family Meal Plans in addition to our regular meal plans that serve 1!

These new Family plans come with all the same great features as the individual meal plan: shopping list, calendar, snack guides, recipes, directions, calorie index - but serve 4 people, with no repeats and no leftovers at the end of the week!!

Plus there are 12 new meals between both plans this week! Try …

A Herbie on Facebook suggested we write a post with easter basket suggestions. Here's a post for plant-based (vegan) Easter brunch or dinner ideas.

Here are some ideas for your plant-based (vegan) Easter Basket:

• Plastic Easter Eggs
• Bamboo Easter Basket
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Easter Rubber Ducks
• Easter Egg Matching Game
• Silly Putty
• Slinky
• Lego Easter Bunny
• Aerobie Pro Ring
• Butterfly Kite
• sweetriot Chocolate Bars
• Vegan and GF Dark Chocolate Bunny
• Baby Carrots

Sweet & Sara also makes a vegan marshmallow …

On Sunday, 60Minutes ran an episode about sugar titled "Sugar and Kids: The Toxic Truth" (you can watch it online at the link).

After the show aired, a number of questions poured in on Facebook and via email about sugar and sugar substitutes, so I thought I'd put a blog post together addressing the more common questions.

What is sugar? 

According to wikipedia, "sugar is the generalized name for a class of sweet-flavored …