Hey earth muffins! As many of you know, I have been a vegetarian for multiple years now. It can be hard to get the nutrients you need when on a diet without meat. This can be true if you are vegan, pescatarian, or somewhere else on the plant-based diet spectrum. What can you do to sneak iron into your plant-based meals? Keep reading for all of the best tips!
~Focus on fresh, local produce packed full of iron
Many people on plant-based diets also subscribe to living a more eco-friendly lifestyle too. A great way to shop low waste is to hit up farmers markets with lots of local produce. One way to pack your meals full of iron is to buy/consume vegetables and fruits full of iron. The Red Cross has a great list of iron rich foods you can use as a reference. Veggies full of iron include spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and kale. Fruits to emphasize in your diet include strawberries and watermelon. There are plenty of awesome recipes that highlight this produce!
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