I received an email from my Dad the other day, asking where he was going to get his protein from now that he was plant-based. This question never goes away! I hear it all the time. 

As long as you eat whole foods, you will get protein. In fact, you could eat nothing but potatoes all day and still meet your minimum protein needs. (Heads up: too much protein can be harmful read more here). 

Remember: All …

Last week we met Sara, who followed the advice of a friend and lost 96 lbs after going plant-based. This week we meet Angie, who not only lowered her cholesterol, but also lost 70 lbs after switching to a plant-based diet.

HH: How did you first learn about a plant-based (vegan) diet?

I didn’t necessarily start this journey to be healthier, but as I’ve gotten further into this way of eating it has become more important to me to …

5 new meals in this week's plan! Plus some fan favorites, like the Vegetarian Delight & Fried Bananas!

New Recipes & Meals:

• Breakfast Tacos
• Hummus Salad
• Refried Bean Tostadas
• Spicy Tofu Scramble
• Chickpea Chili

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The end of last year, I wrote about using black salt. I didn't realize there were many different types until I heard my sister mention making it to help protect your house.

There are 3 main types of black salt; black Indian salt (Kala Namak), black lava salt, and black ritual salt. 

Black Indian salt is not really black, but more a dark reddish-purple color, like the picture above. When it is ground into powder, it …

When you adopt a plant-based (vegan) diet people have questions... and you're expected to have answers. I find this happens most often in social situations where food is involved, such as going out to eat with friends, family or coworkers. 

Sometimes the questions can get annoying, especially if they are redundant like the ever-popular, "Where do you get your protein?" and sometimes they are asked in a way thats emotionally charged. 

The best thing to do is to be polite, …