Herbie of the Week: Claudia

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Herbies
Meet our Herbie of the Week, Claudia. She discovered she had high cholesterol in her 20s- while studying for her Masters in Nutrition! After dieting for years without seeing any change in her cholesterol, she turned to a plant-based lifestyle.



Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I bought the HH meal plan once and ordered both The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and Everyday Happy Herbivore. They are a lifesaver, for me. I really was clueless about …
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How to Keep Yourself from Becoming a "Vegan Snob"

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Popular Advice

The other day I received an email from Jenny* who wrote:

"I'm curious how do you keep yourself from becoming a 'vegan-snob'? I find myself getting more and more grossed out by people consuming animal products. I cringe in my mind, but don't say anything. Have you ever felt that way?"

Yes. A thousand times yes. I'm not ashamed to admit it. It was especially bad when I was new to eating a plant-based (vegan) diet. In fact, …

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Minimalist Monday: When It's Time to Move On

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

The universe is always teaching me something and I try to share these lessons I've learned on my personal Facebook page. Recently, I shared this lesson:

The best way to move past an issue is to stop drawing attention to it and talking about it.

Several of my friends left really thought-provoking comments in response:

"This a thousand times! I'm always amazed by people who wait till a fire is almost out to throw gasoline on it and …

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How to Mince Garlic Fast

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

Here's a quick how-to on mincing garlic!

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This Week's Q&A (Eating Vegan on A Budget and Tofu Quiche)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

You've got questions and we've got answers!

Q:I want to go vegan very badly, but we live on a VERY tight budget. I also can't have soy, any hope?

A: You can live well on beans, rice, fruits and vegetables. Dry beans/lentils are $2 or less for 1 bag, which will feed you for the week. Rice is also very inexpensive, especially if you buy in bulk. At my supermarket, you can get 10 bags of frozen …

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