
Tip of the Week: The vitamin C in limes and other citrus fruits helps the body absorb iron when eaten with plant-based sources of iron (nonheme iron) like beans, lentils, leafy greens, quinoa, and tofu. Limes are also packed with essential nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, folate, and choline, along with small amounts of vitamins A, E, and K. Try these recipes to boost your lime juice intake: Love to Be Green Dip, Guacasalsa, and Potato Salad with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing.

My Plant-Based Life

A Word About This Blog
My family and I eat a plant-based diet. That means we eat only fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and a small amount of nuts and seeds. We do this because we believe it is the diet that contributes the most to good health and helps us avoid disease. So that said, you will not find any recipes here that include meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs or overly processed foods. What we eat comes directly from the earth. What follows are my thoughts, ideas, research, recipes and photos as I create beautiful, nutrient-dense meals and strive to live in a healthy way. I hope you find inspiration and enjoy the tales of My Plant-Based Life.
