Canned vs Fresh - the Sodium Debate

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ

I've heard it over and over that canned foods are high in sodium, and yes generally they are. But that doesn't mean that they are inherently bad for you or should be avoided. They can also be higher in calcium and potassium.

Canned goods can also provide variety. Up until last week, I wasn't able to buy fresh or dry black eyed peas. If I wanted them, my only option was to buy canned or frozen. It is also …

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Living with Iron Deficiency Anemia

Posted by:Courtney Hardy Category: FAQ

Hi, it's Courtney, Lindsay's sister. I want to talk a little bit about iron deficiency anemia. There are different types of anemia, but iron deficiency is the most common. I was diagnosed by my doctor as an iron deficient anemic before I was ever a herbivore. Since becoming a herbivore, I've found that vegans are no more likely to be deficient in iron than omnivores, and a well-balanced vegan diet has plenty of iron.

Before being diagnosed, I would always …

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New Year, New You!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Minimalist

It's a New Year!! I'm always tempted to make grandiose resolutions with the New Year, but I rarely stick to them for more than a month (okay a week!) --- that was, until my sister Courtney let me in on a little secret. 

A few years ago, Courtney decided to try to make general resolutions, like to wear a dress more often, instead of really specific ones. This worked for her-- it was an easier goal to attain than …

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2011 Year in Review

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

I can't believe it is New Year's already! How did that happen?!? It seems like just yesterday I was anticipating the release of the HHC, without EHH even a thought in my mind.

There have been many changes in HH this year. Besides releasing the cookbooks, I moved back to the US and learned to speak French. Scott changed careers and Courtney got her first passport stamp! Although she has since had to renew her passport, and …

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More Pictures from the New Cookbook!

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: News

I still have a hard time believing I'm writing another cookbook! Slowly the reality is setting in as I create more recipes. With the holidays, it has been quite hectic here, and one of the hardest things for me to remember is how short the days are here and how little time I have to shoot in the natural light.

Here are a few pics that I was able to get in this week. 

These are pictures I took …

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