Buffalo Chickpea Salad with Low-Fat Vegan Ranch + 3 Other Awesome Seasonal Salads + NEWS!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

This week's meal plans are our FRESHEST yet and full of seasonal salads for both plans, including Buffalo Chickpea Salad with Low-Fat Vegan Ranch (so easy!) (NEW!), Quinoa & Heirloom Tomato Salad (NEW!), and Balsamic Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad (NEW!), plus TONS of kids' favorites on the family plan like Big Burrito Bowls (NEW!) and Ranch Dip + Veggies (NEW!)

The meal plans also got a makeover!!

In addition to the new …

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Halfway Through HH28! Your Meal Ideas and Successes So Far

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Well Herbies, we're a little over halfway through HH28! I hope you are enjoying the challenge so far and are learning a lot about your eating habits. I have LOVED seeing all of your posts and photos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (search for hashtag #HH28 for inspiration!). We also have more than a dozen bloggers participating and sharing their experiences. Today, we're sharing some of your excellent meal ideas and the benefits you've experienced so far!


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MM: Exit Strategy (How to Leave the Job You Hate to Pursue What You Love) + Exciting News!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

I guess this is "the end" — the final chapter (part trois!) in my Minimalist Monday mini series. I hadn't set out to create this three-part series about career change but it happened organically and I love that. 

First I wrote:

MM: How to Get What You Want (and My Battle with Depression)

Which Led to: 

MM: How to Figure Out What You Want (+ My Big Confession. Light Does Come Out of Darkness)

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad Recipe + The China Study Cookbook Giveaway

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Happy Father's Day! All this week, we have been focusing on plant-based men — my dad, these awesome guys, and Glenn (our inspirational Herbie of the Week). Today, I hope you're able to enjoy the day with family and treasure every moment. And maybe share a delicious plant-based recipe?

I'm a believer that healthy eating should be a family affair (I know this is not always easy at first, but it's fantastic when it happens …

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This Week's Q&A (Talking LA Veg Restaurants, Freezing Food, Overeating, Choosing Cookbooks, and Type 2 Diabetes)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions...


Q: I'm going to be traveling to LA next month. I was wondering if there was any vegan restaurants, cafe, diners you can recommend. 

A: My favorite place to eat in LA is Swingers (2 locations) — they have several vegan menu items, including multi-grain banana pancakes, which I always get. 

If you find yourself in the Valley (Studio City/Sherman Oaks) go to the Hugo Taco stand for frozato, which is vegan soft-serve. It's amazing. The taco …

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