Topic: FAQ

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1. Have you written anything on raw sugar vs. organic sugar?  I didn’t find anything in the FAQ’s.  Are they the same? 

Raw sugar CAN be organic but so can processed white sugar -- they are not automatically the same thing.

2.  I really struggle sautéing without added oils. Everything either sticks or gets mushy. I keep trying but many times, I add a bit of oil to make veggies a bit more palatable. How do …

Hi Herbies! Today we have a guest post from our friend, Kyle - who calls himself the Sandwich King. He likes to put together interesting combinations of different condiments and toppings. He's opened his own shop in Irvine, CA, you can keep up with his plans on Twitter at @PhoneyBaloneys and the Phoney Baloney's website. 

Today he’s compiled a list of basics and put together a list of fancy sandwiches that are super healthy, and a break from the …

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. I've been plant-based for about 3 months and I'm not losing any weight. I'm thinking that it's because of all the carbs. I may be eating more than one serving because it's so good. Any ideas?

As for weight-loss, have you tried our meal plans? We have so many success stories and having a plan in place helps you with portion control. That aside, you can see this blog post about losing weight …

I've been getting a lot of questions about being plant-based or vegan during pregnancy so I thought I'd put a blog post together on this happy topic. (Congrats to all the expectant Herbies!)

Since I haven't been pregnant myself, I sought out for tips and recommendations on HH's Facebook and several wonderful suggestions for books and websites came in (see below). 

I'm not a medical doctor or nutritionist (so this isn't medical advice, please talk to your doctor!) but …

After my post last week on replacing eggs, I got a lot of questions about how to replace oil as well. While vegetable oil is plant-based, I don't use it when cooking or baking. I did 2 separate posts last year on replacing fat when cooking and baking as well.

Oil is most commonly used on the stove for sauteing garlic and onions and frying food. I primarily use water (sometimes vegetable broth) for sauteing. Start with a little …