One of the most common objections I hear about going plant-based (or simply eating healthy) is that it's SO expensive. Or someone says there's NO WAY they could be plant-based because they don't have access to a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.

The truth is: being plant-based can be incredibly affordable -- and you definitely don't need to shop at health food chains.

I shop at a chain supermarket and I LOVE it! (You can see more of my cheap …

If you're looking for easy, crowd-pleasing meals, look no further than this week's meal plan!

Roasted Ratatouille Pizzas (NEW!), Chimichurri Soba Noodles (NEW!), Banh Mi Lettuce Cups (NEW!), Mexican Split Pea Soup (NEW!), and much more are all NEW! and sure to get your family's stamp of approval.

You'll also find rave-worthy meals like Vegetable Lasagna Wheels, Thai Lentil Joes, and "Tuna" Salad!

Chimichurri Soba Noodles

Individual Highlights

• Chimichurri Soba Noodles (NEW!)
• Vegetable Lasagna Wheels
• …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Shirley!

Over the summer, Shirley left this comment on the HH Facebook page:

"I went vegan two years ago and lost 60 lbs, backslid, gained 40. Went back to being vegan but more whole foods, less crap. From my highest weight 260 to now, I lost 93lbs."

As soon as I read that, I just HAD to have her as part of the Herbie of the Week series …

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Meet our Herbie of the Week: Melissa N!

Melissa went vegan back in 2008, but when the pounds didn't magically fall off, she settled on being vegetarian after 6 months.

Fast forward to 2014, Melissa realized something needed to change. She was already been following Happy Herbivore on Facebook, and after reading the blog her plant-based journey began!

Since going plant-based in January, Melissa has lost 50lbs (with the help of the meal plans), has reduced the amount of …