Why Simplicity Might Be The Key to Eating Well
In a world where almost everything feels overcomplicated, returning to simplicity might be the shift we’ve been searching for.
It’s about stripping things back - not in a restrictive way, but in a deeply nourishing one. It’s remembering how we used to eat before diets, before trends, before the noise. It's about reconnecting with what you actually want, before the world told you what you should want.
A simple life - and a simple way of eating - can be incredibly fulfilling. It’s not just about enjoying beautiful, delicious food (though yes, that’s part of it), but about choosing food that actually feels good in your body and mind.
But let’s be honest - we’re often told to “just keep it simple” with food, and yet no one explains how. And when you’re overwhelmed or disconnected, even “simple” can feel confusing.
So here it is - a clear, grounded starting point.
1. Find Your Core Meals
Choose 2–3 breakfasts, 3–5 lunches/dinners you genuinely like that feel good in your body.
Think:
A nourishing bowl (grains, protein, roasted veg, dressing)
A traybake with chicken/tofu + veg
A soup or curry you could eat weekly
You don’t need dozens of options - you need a few go-tos you trust.
2. Stock Your Staples
Build a small pantry or fridge list of your essentials - whole grains, healthy fats, proteins, your favourite spices, broth, lemon, etc.
This makes cooking feel less like starting from scratch every time.
3. Use Bulk & Batch Cooking
Roast extra veg for tomorrow’s lunch
Cook a big pot of soup or curry and freeze half
Make a double portion of your favourite dressing or sauce
Future-you will thank you. Freezers are a gift.
4. Repeat, but Rotate
You can eat repeat meals and still have variety.
Try:
Switching up the grain (quinoa, rice, barley)
Rotating veggies (courgette instead of peppers)
Changing flavours (Mexican one week, Mediterranean the next)
Keep the structure, change the details.
5. Choose What You Enjoy
Yes, variety matters - but so does pleasure.
Don’t force kale if you hate it. Find whole foods you genuinely love.
Nourishment includes joy.
6. Let It Be Easy Sometimes
A wholefood lifestyle doesn’t mean perfection.
Frozen berries, pre-cooked lentils, a rotisserie chicken - these are all supportive choices.
It’s not all or nothing. It’s consistency over perfection.
7. Simplify First, Then Expand
Start with simple foundations.
Once that feels natural, you can try a new recipe, explore new cuisines, or shop at that cute farmer’s market.
Build confidence first. Then get creative.
