Meet our Herbie of the Week: Laura!

At the age of 23, Laura was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and disc degeneration. When she was finally able to get surgery, she was put on bed rest for 6 months, which lead her to live off TV dinners.

By 25, Laura's diet was so out of control, she had to get her gallbladder removed. It was then that Laura decided it was time to rethink her way of eating.

Her …

TGIF!

A new Meal Mentor podcast is up and ready for you!

In this episode Benji (my copilot!) talks about his EPIC weight-loss (135lbs! He’s HALF his size!), and how setting short-term goals was the secret key to his success.

We also talk about the perceptions other people have of your new trim body, vanity sizes at stores, the importance of “progress not perfection”, and what it’s like being plant proud in the deep South.

Benji is also the mastermind …

This week's meal plan is out of this world delicious with amazing new flavors and healthy eats!

Enjoy 6 (SIX!) all NEW! recipes including the Banh Mi Burger (NEW!), Sweet Chili Quesadilla (NEW!), Caribbeano Tacos (NEW!), and Thai Sweet Potato Fries (NEW!).

There's also two brand new breakfast recipes to shake up your morning routine: Carrot, Apple & Quinoa Hash (NEW!) and French Toast Overnight Oats (NEW!).

Banh Mi Burger

Individual Highlights

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Meet our Herbie of the Week: Stephanie H!

After losing over 100lbs through various weight loss programs, Stephanie hit her worst plateau. When a friend suggested she cut out meat and dairy from her diet, she immediately noticed a change in energy and decided to keep going.

Like many people who go vegan, Stephanie GAINED weight because she was still eating oil as well as faux meats and nuts. It wasn't until she completely eliminated oil and made nutritional excellence …

Last week Happy Herbivore HQ went to San Francisco for a corporate retreat. (BIG thanks to all the Herbies who suggested POIs!)

Funny thing, when we arrived, I'd planned for us to eat at our hotel. (Having browsed their menu online, I was seduced by a "vegan ratatouille")

Love is indeed blind because I missed the part where it said "LUNCH menu" and that they were not open for dinner.

Fortunately, a quick search on Yelp led us to The …