Emily ForbesApr 282 minApril Seasonal ProduceI 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...
Emily ForbesApr 212 minPractice Makes PermanentOne of my favorite sayings in 'practice makes permanent'! Those who joined my free water challenge did a great job practicing keeping...
Emily ForbesApr 101 minTropical Ambrosia RecipeI 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...
Emily ForbesMar 291 minWe'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...
Emily ForbesMar 191 minAre 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...
Emily ForbesMar 81 minSTRESS...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,...
Emily ForbesFeb 221 minFebruary Foods for a Farm to Table FeastDo 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...
Emily ForbesFeb 111 minIt'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...
Emily ForbesFeb 31 minPeas, thank youDid 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...
Emily ForbesJan 182 minJanuary Seasonal ProduceJanuary is usually not the time most people think about in-season produce but there is delectable produce this month! Learn more about...
Emily ForbesJan 141 minHow 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...
Emily ForbesJan 51 minHealthy Winter SnacksWhen the weather is cold people tend to stay inside. And oftentimes sitting around the house leads to snacking. Snacking is not bad. It's...
Emily ForbesSep 29, 20211 minSeptember seasonal produceFall is here! Get ready for some delicious seasonal produce! Apples Apples are great whether fresh picked and crips off a tree or baked...
Emily ForbesSep 22, 20211 minAre 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...
Emily ForbesSep 15, 20211 minThe connection between Alzheimer's and your dietWhat can you implement to support your brain? Nutrition - they’ve shown a plant-based diet leads to maximum mental proficiency Exercise -...
Emily ForbesJul 30, 20211 minThe 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...
Emily ForbesJul 21, 20212 minCan 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...
Emily ForbesJul 7, 20212 min#1 Efficient and Effective Shopping TipI 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...
Emily ForbesJun 29, 20212 minJune Seasonal Produce to Beat the Summer HeatDid 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...
Emily ForbesJun 22, 20212 minWhat 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...