Topic: Herbies

Hi Herbies! Last week we met Teresa, who after years of trying found a plant based diet she was happy with. This week we met Candy, who after being diagnosed with diabetes was able to control it through diet, and lose weight!

HH: How'd you find your way to a plant-based diet?

I began a journey back in March (2011) after being diagnosed with diabetes. My A1c test was a scary 8.5. 

HH: Do you know what caused the …

Grab a box of tissues before reading this inspirational story!

HH: Tell us a little about yourself -- how did you end up homeless?

Hi, my names Courtney Brown, and I'm a homeless vegan in Sioux City Iowa! I became homeless after a bout in the hospital, where I lost my house, and my overall footing in life, which caused me to become deeply depressed, and very caught up in the dogma of life. 

HH: How do you stay plant-based …

Hi Herbies! Last week we met Lisa, who after yo-yo dieting found her way to a plant-based diet and lost 20 lbs! This week we meet Teresa, who after 25 years of trying, has found a plant-based diet she can stick with.

HH: You've dabbled in and out of the plant-based lifestyle for years -- what struggles did you have before? What inhibited your ability to stick with it?

I've tried to follow a plant-based diet several times over the …

Last week we met two amazing herbies who lost almost 100 lbs together. This week we're meeting Lisa, who gained more confidence and energy, as well as losing almost 20lbs, by changing her diet!

HH: How did you find your way to a plant-based (vegan) diet?

About two years ago I read a bit about "clean eating" (cutting out processed foods). It made sense, but after eating clean for several months I didn't feel any better. I then dabbled in …

This week we have not just one but twoamazing Herbies! When we set out to interview Tina, we found out her partner, Stella, had an amazing story as well. These two beautiful women have lost almost 100 poundstogether while reversing all of their medical conditions naturally -- Tina even quit a 25-year smoking habit cold!

During the interview, Tina shared this quote -- which sums up their story nicely:

"You can't keep one disease and heal two others. …