Hello Reader,

Feeling daunted by the recent advice to eat 30 different plants a week? I totally understand, but I promise it's easier - and more delicious - than you might think. In my experience, it can even be fun.

Eating 30 different plant foods a week is not about being entirely-plant based, it's about introducing even more variety and choice to your menus. It's a great way to support your gut health, boost your immune system, and reduce the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

I have been having so much fun discovering new to me plant-based foods, as well as re-discovering old favourites. It can be a deliciously refreshing way of updating your meals and make menu planning a whole lot more interesting. The best bit is, I'm not just talking about fruit and vegetables here. Whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and even dark chocolate all count towards your 30 different plants a week. 😊

Ideas to Help You Eat 30 Plants A Week

Eating 30 plants a week can be fun as well as good for you. Check out the recipe index on my website for more inspiration too!

Keep a list of the plant foods you eat - you could give yourself a healthy reward if you manage to get to 30 different varieties. Or challenge family or friends to see who gets to 30 different plants first. You could record the ones you eat using these free printable tracking sheets.
Make a game of eating as many colours of vegetables as possible. "How many colours can I/we eat today?" Kids could colour in a rainbow picture for the day or the week to show how they are 'eating the rainbow'.
Roast some veggies, cool and store in the fridge to have on hand for the week. There are so many different ways to use them!
Check out my delicious collection of Easy Vegetarian Recipes - which makes eating 30 plants a week a breeze! I'm making one of them - Ratatouille - in the photograph above.
If you love meat or fish, try recipes that include lots of vegetables too, like my Pork Tenderloin with Lentils and Mediterranean Vegetables (the lentils count!), my Healthier Sweet and Sour Chicken or my Baked Cod with a Sautéed Veggie Topping. You can use any firm white fish if cod is not available.

More Recipe Ideas

Here are some more recipe ideas to inspire you -

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Tick 2 plants off your list with this easy recipe that tastes like an Oatmeal cookie in muffin form!

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Egg Salad Sandwich

This egg salad recipe is chock full of veggies and spice for a delicious sandwich filling. It also makes a great snack on crackers or Ryvita.

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Mulligatawny Soup

There are 6 different vegetables, a hint of warming spice and a herb garnish in this delicious tomato-based soup. That's 8 plant points in just one bowl!

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Eating 30 plants per week is about giving the body your variety and nutrition it loves while exploring some new flavours. Don't stress about it, this is the perfect opportunity to have some fun with your food!

This week I'm...

Settling back in at home after our California trip. I'm busy in the kitchen working on some new recipes and I have been creating some lifestyle and food video content too. Please keep an eye on my social media, Pinterest feed and the website for more.

Reading - Nineteen Steps* by Millie Bobbie Brown - a WW2 historical romance novel. It's also available on Bookstore.org *.

How To Eat 30 Plants a Week* by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, also available on Bookstore.org*. (all affiliate links)

Watching - Miss Austen on the BBC

Listening to - The Let Them Theory * by Mel Robbins on Audible * (affiliate links).

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Warmly,

April x