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How to Eat 100 Plants in a Week (Without Overwhelm)
If you’ve ever wondered how to eat 100 different plants in a week, you’re not alone. It sounds ambitious – but it’s simpler (and more delicious) than you might think. Eating a wide variety of plants is one of the most powerful ways to support your gut health, balance your energy, and nourish your body from the inside out. In this guide, I’ll show you how to bring more colour, flavour, and diversity to your plate – and how The 100 Plants Experiment can make it feel effortless and fun.
Why 100 Plants?
The idea of eating 100 different plants in a week might sound like a big goal, but when you break it down, it’s surprisingly achievable. Think about all the fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes you already enjoy – there’s so much variety waiting to be explored.
Each plant brings its own unique blend of fibre, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals that support your body’s natural processes. When you eat a wider range of plants, you’re helping your gut microbes thrive – which can improve digestion, immunity, energy, and even mood.
Simply put, diversity matters. The more colourful and varied your meals are, the more you nourish your body on every level.
How to Eat 100 Plants in a Week
You don’t need to overhaul your diet or spend hours in the kitchen to reach 100 plants. It’s really about adding small, simple touches of variety to what you already eat. Here are a few ways to begin:
1. Start with What You Already Love
Begin by writing down the plant-based foods you already enjoy – your go-to fruits, vegetables, grains, and pulses. You might be surprised by how many you’re already eating! This creates a foundation to build from, rather than starting from scratch.
2. Add Something New Each Day
Try adding one new plant each day. It could be a different type of leafy green, a fruit you haven’t had in a while, or a new herb or spice to brighten your meals. Keep it playful and curious – not perfect.
3. Mix Up Your Grains and Legumes
Swap familiar staples for something new. Quinoa, millet, buckwheat, and amaranth can all replace rice or couscous. Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and butter beans add texture and plant protein while helping you tick off more plants through the week.
4. Get Creative with Nuts, Seeds, and Spices
Nuts and seeds are simple (and delicious) ways to boost plant diversity. Add a sprinkle of chia, hemp, or pumpkin seeds to salads or smoothies, or try a different nut butter on your toast. Spices count too – turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and countless others not only add flavour but bring antioxidant power to your meals.
5. Celebrate Your Progress
Keep a little note of what you’ve eaten each day. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the numbers add up. Celebrate every new ingredient you try – each one is a small step toward vibrant health and renewed energy.
Ready to Make It Simple?
If you're curious to see what happens when you bring this level of variety into your week, I invite you to join The 100 Plants Experiment. It’s a gentle, five-day experience designed to help you confidently eat 100 plants in just one week – without overwhelm. You’ll receive practical tools, inspiring ideas, and supportive guidance to make eating more plants feel natural, joyful, and deeply nourishing. And you'll discover how vibrant your body and mind can feel when you invite 100 plants onto your plate. 🌿
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