This comment was left on HH's Facebook wall the other day, and I felt inspired and motivated to talk about it (again). To put it in in context, we were talking about the terrific documentary, Forks Over Knives, which I can't recommend enough.
Robert said: Now we need a film that teaches us how to withstand the negativity from our friends and family over our plant-based diet. Not just negativity, but real hostility. Why would someone get angry over …
We all know I'm a short-cut cook and I love my spices. Ahh how much easier (not to mention tasty!) spices make my life...
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend -- she'd said she added a whopping 1 tbsp of cayenne to something and it still wasn't spicy... what gives?
My eyes started tearing up at the thought! Cayenne is so strong! How could my friend possibly stand all that heat and say it's bland?!
…Ask Happy Herbivore: Your Questions Answered!
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1. What are some protein-rich foods?
Quinoa, greens (i.e. spinach), beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, soy (such as soy milk and tofu). Bare in mind that all foods -- even bananas and kale -- have protein. So even when you're not eating a protein-rich food, you're still getting protein.
Also, please, please read my blog …
Anytime I'm interviewed, this question comes up -- and it's a good one!
Where do you get inspiration for your recipes?
For me, it’s a mix of trying to recreate foods I used to eat that were either not vegan or maybe not so healthy, responding to requests and suggestions by Herbies and being moved by an ingredient.
For example, I might spend all day playing around with chickpea flour because I think its a great alternative flour that …
Here are some of the meals you can expect to eat on this weeks meal plan:
I'm also including a new feature -- 50 snacks under 50 calories. (All healthy!)
See what people are saying:
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