Topic: FAQ

I'm always getting asked how I keep plant-based (vegan) while traveling and where can I eat "on the road."

We just spent a week driving to Montreal, and I took care to jot down some notes - and take pictures! - of the food we were eating.

The first obvious choice is Subway, which is everywhere. You can get a veggie sub or salad. A few people have told me that Subway isn't as fresh as they advertise, meaning they …

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1. What kind of sweetener do you use for cereal and tea?

I don't eat cereal -- they're a little too processed to me (I mean, just exactly happened to the grains for them to take on those weird “cereal” shapes?), but no judgement here for cereal lovers, I used to be one, too!

I can't remember ever adding sweetener to my cereals, even when I ate plain, puffed brown rice. Maybe add in …

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1. I was looking at the Pineapple Sponge Cake recipes on Pg. 256 in EHH, and was wondering why you call for canned pineapple rings instead of canned crushed pineapple when you end up crushing them anyway?

The pineapple rings come with juice in the can, that you need for the recipe - the canned crushed pineapple doesn't come with extra juice.

2. Just wondering if you had any advice for making vegan …

With the wonderful weather, more and more people are getting together for pot lucks. Whether it's for a holiday celebration or just a friendly get together, there are many omni-friendly recipes that you can bring to share.

Here are some of my favorite potluck dishes;

• Creamy Carrot Soup (pg. 62, HCC)
• Smoked Cauliflower Soup, (pg. 97, EHH)
• Mexican Dip (pg. 230 HHC)
• German Potato Salad
• Cheater Asian Slaw (pg. 226, EHH)
• Vegetarian Delight (pg. 116, HCC)
• Cajun Cornbread Casserole …

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1. I need to lose a lot of weight and I just bought your meal plan. You list whole wheat or gluten free options in it, but I was wondering if I have to be gluten free to lose the weight?

No, you only need to be gluten-free if you have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat or gluten. Being gluten-free by itself will not necessarily help you lose weight.

2. The recipes …