it's about to get real.

I'm two days late...EEK! So, this better be good to make it worth the wait. As I listen to some mellow Iron & Wine, I'm reminded of some of the nutrient-based questions I'm asked on the daily about being vegetarian (cough, cough iron). See what I did there?

Iron doesn't hold a candle to protein, though. I'm constantly asked about protein. It's understandable, of course, because people who don't have a plant-based diet normally get sufficient protein from meat, and especially if they eat dairy, too.

I think it's so funny that God have us such excellent plant protein, but because we consume so much meat, we overlook what's readily available. Bread and cheese contain a significant amount of protein, so a yummy sandwich will do it, but I really try to limit my dairy intake. As I've said before, I'm a wanna-be vegan. :)

Here's a handy visual for the kind of protein you can find from plants:

When I first became vegetarian, I was amazed about where you can find protein in plants. Thankfully, I like leafy greens, because they are such an excellent source of both protein and iron, in addition to vitamins. I truly take limited supplements because I believe that food is the best medicine. Even small changes to your diet can make an incredible impact.

So, long story short, you can see why kale is such a fad! :)

Be well,
M