April Seasonal Produce
I love having new vegetables come into season. This month I wanted to highlight a favorite of mine as I go through my pregnancy, a wild...
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Emily Forbes
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Practice Makes Permanent
One of my favorite sayings in 'practice makes permanent'! Those who joined my free water challenge did a great job practicing keeping...
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Emily Forbes
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Tropical Ambrosia Recipe
I created this recipe years ago in memory of my Grandma, who would make an Ambrosia salad for Easter when I was a child. I actually never...
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Emily Forbes
- Mar 29
- 1 min
We've been keeping a secret...
The cat is officially out of the bag. The Love & Plants team is growing by one as we are expecting a baby in September. During my first...
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Emily Forbes
- Mar 19
- 1 min
Are you chronically dehydrated?
If not, you likely know someone who is. It is estimated that 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. Yikes. We need to up our...
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Emily Forbes
- Mar 8
- 1 min
STRESS...it's what's for dinner (but it doesn't have to be!)
I know so many people who get stressed about what's for dinner. People deal with this stress differently: You could end up ordering out,...
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Emily Forbes
- Feb 22
- 1 min
February Foods for a Farm to Table Feast
Do you like Farm to Table meals? I sure do! In summer and fall, Farm to Table dinners are often referenced but you don't hear about them...
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Emily Forbes
- Feb 11
- 1 min
It's cold season; Strengthen your immune system with plants!
Being sick stinks. No one wants to feel drained but no one is immune. However, there are some tips to help prevent getting sick and if...
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Emily Forbes
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Peas, thank you
Did you know peas are a great source of plant protein? Peas, like peanuts, beans and lentils, are a legume and are used in foods such as...
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Emily Forbes
- Jan 18
- 2 min
January Seasonal Produce
January is usually not the time most people think about in-season produce but there is delectable produce this month! Learn more about...
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Emily Forbes
- Jan 14
- 1 min
How much water should I drink?
My water challenge participants already know this but it is so important I can't stress it enough. And to start 2022 on the right foot, I...
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Emily Forbes
- Jan 5
- 1 min
Healthy Winter Snacks
When the weather is cold people tend to stay inside. And oftentimes sitting around the house leads to snacking. Snacking is not bad. It's...
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Emily Forbes
- Sep 29, 2021
- 1 min
September seasonal produce
Fall is here! Get ready for some delicious seasonal produce! Apples Apples are great whether fresh picked and crips off a tree or baked...
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Emily Forbes
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
Are you getting enough protein?
Where do you get your protein? If you’re vegan, you’ve been asked this. If you are veg-curious, you’ve likely asked someone this. I even...
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Emily Forbes
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
The connection between Alzheimer's and your diet
What can you implement to support your brain? Nutrition - they’ve shown a plant-based diet leads to maximum mental proficiency Exercise -...
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Emily Forbes
- Jul 30, 2021
- 1 min
The days are hot and produce is fresh!
The days are pretty warm. Want to keep things fresh? Look for seasonal produce! Here are my favorites for July! Apricots - these are...
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Emily Forbes
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Can you eat healthy while traveling?
The answer is a profound yes! Now for the more in-depth explanation… 1. You need to prepare for success Pack the food you’ll be eating on...
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Emily Forbes
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
#1 Efficient and Effective Shopping Tip
I have a secret...I like grocery shopping! I know it’s not a lot of people’s favorite chore, but I’m okay being an outlier. Do you use a...
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Emily Forbes
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
June Seasonal Produce to Beat the Summer Heat
Did you know, some people may get as much as 40% of their total water intake from food? Well, we've had some unexpected weather this...
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Emily Forbes
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
What are two keys to species survival?
Answer: eating and sex. Almost everyone just figures these things out. That is because we were biologically designed to. I'm a...
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