Topic: FAQ

Eggs (and how to replace them) always seem to be the big hang-up or confusing part of vegan baking. The good news is, you don't need eggs to have terrific baked goods, they can easy be replaced and substituted out. (That also means you can go hog wild with uncooked batter and not worry about getting sick!)

I've put together this cheat sheet -- a PDF of egg substitutes, when to use them, when not to -- happy baking! …

Q: Do you have any tips on breaking free from the sugar/soda addiction?

They say it takes three weeks to break a habit -- so keep that in perspective as you struggle to overcome your addiction. If you love soda -- try sparkling water. You can jazz it up with limes, lemons and frozen berries or buy a flavored sparkling water (just make sure its not sweetened with sugars or artificial sugars). I like to add a tiny splash of …

Hi Herbies :] We get a lot of questions about flours for baking, so HH and I decided to do a series on the different types of flours and what they're used for. We'll cover as much ground as we can; but if you have a specific question, leave it in the comments and I'll be sure to research into it!

Today we're going to start with the basics...white flour and wheat flour. 

The flours are different in texture, …

**This is not medical advice. Consult with your doctor**

Almost daily I get this question on Facebook, Twitter, etc:

How do vegans avoid Vitamin B12 deficiency? or HH, how do you get your b12?

Did you know that B-12 is fortified into several foods we eat? Most non dairy milks like soymilk and almond milk are fortified with it. Commercial cereals are too, especially the healthier brands. My favorite dietary source of B12 is nutritional yeast, which I eat …

Last week I asked Facebook and Twitter what questions you guys wanted answered- embarrassing questions, nutrition questions, personal, what did you want to know from me? Ask Happy Herbivore will be a new feature on Wednesdays. If you'd like to submit a question, just email me at lindsay@happyherbivore.com! 

This week's question; Can you share a day or weeks worth of no soy/tofu ideas?

Side note: I always find it interesting that people think you need to eat soy products to …