Lay in Some Produce

This may seem obvious, but if you are new to plant-predominant eating, the first thing you need to do is buy some produce. A LOT of produce. If half your plate is going to be filled with fruits and veggies, as it should be for optimal health, then you’d better buy some plants that you like to eat. This was my grocery haul for one week for two people.

Here are some items to consider buying:

• Fresh veggies (non-starchy veg, leafy veg, tubers, cabbage, etc.)

• Fresh fruit (choose some for snacks (like melon) and some that will go into your dishes (like mango and pineapple)

• Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill, chives, etc.)

• Spicy peppers for adding to sauces, stuffing, or topping your dishes (jalapeño, serrano, poblano, etc.)

• Frozen veggies (sweet corn, edamame, broccoli, etc.)

• Frozen fruit (for adding to oatmeal, making smoothies, or eating for dessert)

• Dried fruit (for topping your dishes)

• Canned veggies (hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, olives, peppers, bamboo shoots, etc.)

If you are worried about how much eating plant-centered will cost, please see my post under the Practical Tips tab titled, “How to Go Plant-Based Without Breaking the Bank.” www.thewell-nourishedbrain.com/blog/how-to-go-plant-based-without-breaking-the-bank

Believe it or not, our grocery bills have gone down since we went started eating this way. Seriously. I promise!

One of the easiest ways to fall into old eating habits, is to not have enough fruits and veggies in the house. So, first things first, go buy yourself some produce. We are working our way to 30 different plants per week, but for now, just start with varieties that you already know and love.

You’ve got this.
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