Several months ago I wrote a post on food combining, which was about pairing certain foods together for better digestion, like having twice as much starch on your plate than protein. Protein complementation is about combining 2 sources of protein together to ensure you get the 9 essential amino acids.

There is a myth about plant-based diets and this protein complentation. It has been around for years, and like the question "where do you get your protein from?" …

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 …