Ask Happy Herbivore: Your Questions Answered!

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1. What are some protein-rich foods?

Quinoa, greens (i.e. spinach), beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, soy (such as soy milk and tofu). Bare in mind that all foods -- even bananas and kale -- have protein. So even when you're not eating a protein-rich food, you're still getting protein.

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Anytime I'm interviewed, this question comes up -- and it's a good one!

Where do you get inspiration for your recipes? 

 For me, it’s a mix of trying to recreate foods I used to eat that were either not vegan or maybe not so healthy, responding to requests and suggestions by Herbies and being moved by an ingredient. 

For example, I might spend all day playing around with chickpea flour because I think its a great alternative flour that …

Here are some of the meals you can expect to eat on this weeks meal plan:

• Pumpkin Muffins
• Pad Thai
• Butternut Soup
• Chipotle Corn Soup
• Garden Chowder
• Mexican Cabbage
• L.A. Tacos 
• French Toast

I'm also including a new feature -- 50 snacks under 50 calories. (All healthy!)

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I've been busy trying to clean out our fridge and pantry in preparation for our move. This means using only the ingredients I have on hand and if something runs out, too bad. 

That's exactly what happened here. Although I love (love!) my Sweet & Spicy Butternut Squash Soup recipe (p. 59 HHC) -- I was missing two of the ingredients. So I got a little creative.

I roasted my butternut, then blended it with leftover veg broth. I …

I'm always getting questions about make up and skin care and since I don't really wear make up and my skin care routine is washing my face with baking soda (try it - it works!) I thought I'd solicit advice from my lovely friend Gin who is a professional makeup artist and owns her mobile beauty studio, Edgy Elegance. 

My name is Gin and I’ve been a makeup artist for over 20 years and vegan for 11 years. When Lindsay …