And what about iron? Will I get enough of it?
Contrary to popular belief, plants contain lots of iron!
Iron is found in grains, green leafy vegetables, pulses, soy derivatives, nuts and seeds, in particular. Your daily Planter meal plan will contain all of these foods. It doesn't matter if the iron in plant-based foods is inorganic (non-heme) because our intestines automatically absorb more or less, depending on your needs. Organic (heme) iron in meat, on the other hand, is absorbed indiscriminately, whether you need it or not. So, a plant-based diet protects you against an excessive build-up of iron (an oxidizing substance!) which can increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases.
Iron is found in grains, green leafy vegetables, pulses, soy derivatives, nuts and seeds, in particular. Your daily Planter meal plan will contain all of these foods. It doesn't matter if the iron in plant-based foods is inorganic (non-heme) because our intestines automatically absorb more or less, depending on your needs. Organic (heme) iron in meat, on the other hand, is absorbed indiscriminately, whether you need it or not. So, a plant-based diet protects you against an excessive build-up of iron (an oxidizing substance!) which can increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases.
Updated on: 25/03/2024