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Plantuary

Breakfast Muesli

Breakfast Muesli

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but meal prep first thing in the morning can be such a hassle. Try this delicious, quick and easy breakfast muesli to get all the energy you need to start your day at half the prep time. Enjoy it warm OR cold as a...

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The Mighty Lentil

The Mighty Lentil

We are into week 2 of Plantuary and diving into the bean pool…literally! If you haven’t checked out our Beans, Legumes and Pulses – Oh My! blog explaining what these different names mean – plus a quick cooking recipe – then be...

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Getting Started: Take the Plantuary Pledge!

Getting Started: Take the Plantuary Pledge!

You’ve been waiting, and the time is ALMOST here to join in on the fun for Plantuary 2023. If you’re wondering, “…what is Plantuary?” be sure to check out our Plantuary page for more details. To briefly put it – we want to help you eat more plants! Plantuary 2023 will...

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What is Plantuary?

What is Plantuary?

The holidays and the New Year bring on a season of change for many of us, focusing on how we can improve our lives in the coming 12 months. Sometimes, that comes in the form of setting New Year’s resolutions. Whether you vow to “start exercising every day” or “cut out...

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Glorious Grains

Glorious Grains

What do you think of first when you hear “whole grains”? Brown rice? Wheat bread? Birdseed? There is so much more to the world of whole grains! But first, let’s clarify what exactly a whole grain is. There are Three Parts: Bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran is the...

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10 Everyday Uses for Seeds

10 Everyday Uses for Seeds

It is no secret that seeds are small, but nutritionally mighty. Packed with anti-inflammatory nutrients like heart-healthy fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants (among a ton of vitamins and minerals), it’s no wonder we call them little powerhouses of health. And...

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Beans, Legumes, and Pulses – Oh My!

Beans, Legumes, and Pulses – Oh My!

No matter what you want to call them, they each are a part of our plant food family! Even though beans, legumes, and pulses are used interchangeably, they do have distinct meanings. Did you know? A legume refers to the entire plant: leaves, stems, and pods. A pulse is...

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Plantuary: Getting Started in 3 Steps

Plantuary: Getting Started in 3 Steps

By Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN We are officially into week two of Plantuary! Maybe you’ve seen the videos introducing our January initiative or perhaps you learned a little more about what it means to be plant-based from our blog (maybe you did both!). Even if this whole...

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What Does “Plant-Based” Mean?

What Does “Plant-Based” Mean?

By: Christina Chong, RD  So, what is "plant-based?" You may have heard a lot about “plant-based” eating or a “plant-forward” eating plan – but what does that actually mean?  The truth is eating “plant-based” actually looks and means different things to different...

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