THE HIDDEN MAGIC OF BOWL MEALS (real science) Research behind why you should eat from a bowl and not a plate for weight-loss

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

Good morning :) 

Yesterday I shared with you the history and evolution of bowl meals in America (super fascinating, right?) and how "bowl meals" became my saving grace these last few months.

I also touched on the positive psychological impact eating out of bowls has on us--with promises to dig more into that today :) 

THE HIDDEN MAGIC OF BOWL MEALS (real science)

New research has found that you can have the same food in a bowl vs. on a …

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my new favorite "instant" meal + the fascinating history of American meals and the rise of "bowl meals" in pop culture

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

Today's post I'm sharing with you the super simple way I've been eating for the last few months...

To my surprise, LOADS of SCIENCE supports eating this way--it'll blow your mind up if you struggle with overeating or feeling "satisfied" after dinner. I can't wait to geek out and share it with you tomorrow :) :) 

TODAY I'm nerding out on some fascinating history around American meals and rise of bowls meals in American pop culture (here's a hint: Thanks …

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Pasta + Pumpkin Sauce in 3 Ways (Vegan, Gluten-Free) plus how to use up any gourd you find!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

Happy Fall + October!

Have you made Happy Herbivore Pumpkin Bread yet???? Get on that ;)

I always have random amounts of leftover pumpkin puree this time of year from baking all the pumpkin things and making vegan PSL at home (WHY is Starbucks still not offering a vegan one???) 

SO I've been using my leftover pumpkin and squash puree--more on that in a second---to make healthy sauces for pasta (or spaghetti squash, or grains, or whatever).

I've included two …

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365 Books in 365 Days Reading Challenge 2019 (75% status update) - Read A Book A Day

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

You know how much I love a reading challenge ;) 

You can follow me on Goodreads. I write a lengthy review of every book I read (or quit). 

For 2019, I resolved to do the ultimate: 365 books in 365 days.

Yes, that's literally a book a day. 

BUT (!) Reading a book a day doesn't mean I spend all day in a book. It just means that all my extra minutes go to a place that recharges me, …

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Stalkers, Burn Out, and Some Semblance of Happiness

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

Hi everyone! 

I thought I'd give a little update about me. (I know some of you have been wondering where I went...)

When I started blogging in 2007, I had no idea it would turn into a 'thing' -- a smattering of cookbooks, a meal plan service (turned into App), a business, a "brand."

But it did, which has been both magical and terrible. 

As many of you know, I have struggled with depression on and off for years.

My …

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