Last week I posted about eating out with friends, and handling questions about being on a plant-based diet. Then I got questions about the situations where you overhear people talking and you want to say something.

Is it different if they are strangers talking in the locker room or co-workers you see in the break room? I'm not saying you should eavesdrop on every converstaion you hear, but sometimes it is hard to avoid, especially if you're at work …

Hi Herbies, it's me Courtney again. While Lindsay is traveling, I thought I would write another post on nutrition and cooking. Is there a way to cook vegetables without losing nutrients? I found that there is no clear cut answer to this, as it depends on the vegetable and the cooking method.

While there is no doubt that some nutrients are lost when cooking vegetables, it doesn't neccessarily mean that eating them raw is better for you. Actually, some food …

A few weeks ago my sister Courtney wrote a post about her experience shopping at a retail store, and finding the same item for different prices in different departments. The grocery store can be the same way.

Ethnic sections usually have the some of the same items, like canned beans or spices, as other aisles 

Product placement is a huge market for grocery stores with food companies paying for prime spots on shelves, usually right at eye level. Just look …

Valentines Day is 4 days away! Have you thought about what do do for that special someone (even if that someone is yourself)? Whether its breakfast in bed or a decedent dessert, we have some suggestions for healthy and delicious treats!

Some ideas for a morning indulgence:

• Marmalade French Toast (p. 40, EHH)
• Glazed Chocolate Donuts
• Cinnamon Banana Toast Crunch (p. 27, HHC)
• Fried Bananas (p. 259, EHH)
• Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

For a sweet and healthy way to …

It has been about three-weeks that my parents have been plant-based now, and my mom has lost 9 lbs and my dad 8 lbs!!

Last week my dad wrote his first blog post about the recipes they had made that week. He was so moved by your comments on the post and Facebook, he wanted to come back again this week!

My dad said the challenge of following and staying on a plant-based diet has been easier than expected; the …