Topic: Herbies

Back in January, Lydia sent me an email, the subject "My Plant-Based Turn-Around." I knew from the subject it was going to be an uplifting email. Another testimonial about this lifestyle: Someone else finding good health after switching to a plant-based diet (my favorite kind of email!!) — but I honestly had no idea how absolutely incredible Lydia (and her story) really was. Or that she was going to be so young! As of late, many of our HOWs have …

Happy Memorial Day, Herbies! Today's blog post is a heart-warming tale of serendipity. (I hope you enjoy it and your holiday!)

Before I get to the story, however, I have an announcement!! 

By popular request, we're offering an annual meal plan subscription but only for alimited time. The offer ends this week (Sunday, June 2)! 

Get a year's worth of meal plans (52 weeks!over 1,000 recipes!) for only $179. (You're basically getting 4 months FREE). Sign-up …

I'm stoked to introduce Sheldon, our butt-kicking Herbie of the Week. Sheldon is a retired NYPD captain and 9/11 first responder. During his police career, Sheldon was decorated in the line of duty 60 (SIXTY!!) times, yet it was his diet — not his public service —  that almost cost him his life. After saving another life (his own!), Sheldon went on to become a four-time National Karate Champion at 53!

Sheldon with his 4 (FOUR!) first place trophies at the American Karate …

This is the final post in this week's 3-part Raising Herbies series. Check out Raising Herbies (Part 1): How to Raise Vegan/Plant-Based Kids, Transitioning Diets & More and Raising Herbies (Part 2): Getting Kids to Eat Healthy for more great tips from our amazing Herbie Parents.

Perhaps slightly out of biological order ;) today's Part 3 post focuses on pregnancy, breast feeding, and early childhood. 

Were you plant-based (vegan) before your pregnancy?

"Four months after I had made the …

So we've talked about raising kids vegan since birth, transitioning kids to a plant-based diet, and handling social situations in Part 1 and now we're sharing tips and tricks for getting kids to eat their veggies!

Before I let the Herbie Parents chime in, here are some experiences I have had with my nieces, nephews and friends' kids.

First, it's important to remember that all kids are different. Anyone who guarantees a recipe is kid-friendly is a little too optimistic in …