I thought meditation was some weirdo-hippie-yoga-granola-crunchy-LA thang

(and maybe it is)

but it WORKS.

And the latest neuroscience research PROVES that meditation techniques have beneficial effects on both your mind AND body.

If you feel stressed… have insomnia… if your mind spins and spins…

If you’re overwhelmed with worry… or there’s a roadblock… SOMETHING holding you back from a goal or dream or happiness (but you’re not sure what it is).

You need to meditate :)

and become what I …

If you're ready to save time, stress, money AND eat YUMMINESS, this week's meal plan is for you!

Not only do we have a super easy Vegan Pho (NEW!), there's also an incredibly delicious Italian Deli Panini (NEW!).

Also new this week: Mexican Polenta Bowl (NEW!), Slow Cooker Thai Curry (NEW!), Red Velvet Cake Oatmeal (NEW!) and Breakfast McMuffin (NEW!).

The BEST PART: It's one of our fastest meal plans and shortest shopping lists!

Vegan …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Mindy!

Tired of constantly being in pain, Mindy started to research the benefits of going plant-based. After reading how many people got better with a low-fat, plant-based diet, she decided to give it a try.

In less than 2 weeks her pain went away and over the course of 4 months see lost 50lbs! Mindy also no longer needs to take medication for her high blood pressure and even got her hubby to make …

I grocery shop at a chain Supermarket

(and I love it!)

To be plant-based and eat healthy you don't have to spend a fortune OR shop at chains like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.

If there was a grocery store I WISH I had access to it would be Aldi, but I'm perfectly happy with my Ralph's (a Kroger) and Vons (Safeway).

I snapped a few pictures of healthy, low priced items on my last trip to show how affordable …

See how good healthy can really feel with this week's fresh and fabulous meal plan!

Load up on all types of salad with the Garden Salad Pizza (NEW!), Chickpea Caesar Salad (NEW!), Szechuan Soba Salad (NEW!), and Pizza Pasta Salad (NEW!).

You'll also LOVE taking a bite out of the Portobello "Bacon" Sandwich (NEW!), Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato and so much more!

Szechuan Soba Salad

Individual Highlights

• Portobello "Bacon" Burger (NEW!)
• Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet …