Welcome / Bienvenido
Welcome to Plants and Passports! I created this blog to share my passion for two essential aspects of my life: travel and healthy living. With experiences from over 30 countries, I’m excited to offer travel tips, stories, and guides that inspire and inform your own adventures.
Travel
This section provides travel guides, tips, and destination suggestions. Additionally, it offers recommendations for restaurants abroad that are known for their healthy options. From meals made with natural ingredients to plant-based dishes and menus rich in fruits and vegetables, these restaurants are celebrated not only for their nutritious offerings but also for their exceptional flavors.
Plants
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about 10% of Americans consume the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. This section highlights the critical role of nutrition in overall health. The typical American diet is often laden with artificial ingredients, which can negatively affect both physical and mental well-being. While growing up in the U.S., many of us were taught the importance of milk for Vitamin D and protein for strength. We were encouraged to eat fruits and vegetables, but rarely told why. In this section, you will find detailed information on the specific health benefits of various fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, fungi, and more.