In today's episode, we are diving into the science of why eating plants is just so darned good for you. I’ll share a few of my favorite tips and tricks for getting more plants into my life and hopefully, something will inspire you to make eating more plants a priority this week.
Resources & Link:
Powered by Plants Facebook Group
Plant powders in capsules (Juice Plus+)
Recipe Central - all my favorite plant-based recipes
www.whitecoatwildflower.com/newsletter
Sources:
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