I've gotten a few questions from Herbies about candida and ways to treat it. Having not had candidiasis myself, I found out a few things that were interesting and wanted to share.

I have candida, and so do you. We all do. Candida is a type of yeast that lives in our body, normally the digestive system and mouth. It is normal and beneficial.

Candida itself is not a problem but can become so (like candidiasis or thrush) when there …

Lindsay received an email the other day about freezing berries, and if the texture would still be the same once thawd. Knowing that I am truely a Florida girl and love strawberries, she asked for my opinion. 

That reminded me of several years ago, when my roommate and I went to the Strawberry Festival and decided to buy 2 flats of strawberries (that's 24 pints). Oops! We were eating nothing but strawberries for weeks, and giving aways cupcakes, pies …

I am asked the question about whether it is better jump head first into being plant-based or work your way into it often. I wrote a post last year about 3 plans to become plant-based, such as overnight, within 1 week, and within 30 days. My suggestion is to go whole-heartedly for it overnight, you'll feel better sooner and there will be less temptation to slide off track. 

I know not everyone can make that kind of change, and …

I received an email the other day from my Dad. He is so grateful to everyone for your support, and I am too. You Herbies are the best! Below is his email:

To Lindsay's Herbies:

Hi, this is Papa Shay. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your well wishes, concerns, kind words, and motivational comments.

It was a little over 1 month ago I had my first (and hopefully my last) heart attack and went …

Hi Herbies! Last week we met my friend Pam, who decided against gastric bypass surgery and lost 67lbs with a plant-based diet. This week we meet Deanna, who, along with her husband, is happier, has more energy, and is off blood pressure medicine! 

HH: You and your husband adopted a plant-based (vegan) diet together. What motivated you?

My husband had a heart attack and a triple bypass 2 1/2 years ago. It was a major shock. We thought …