Easily Eat 42 Plants A Week: How to Actually Make Plant-Based Meal Prep Work
Wed Feb 04 2026
From the NHA Today Archives!
As many people look to refresh their routines and build healthier habits, this replay episode of NHA Today offers simple, realistic guidance for making plant-based eating sustainable.
Host Stephanie Peacock speaks with Natalie Golba, co-founder of The Healthiest Chef, about how basic meal prep strategies can remove overwhelm, save time, and support lasting whole-food, plant-based habits—especially during seasons of reset like spring.
Rather than focusing on perfection, Natalie emphasizes starting small, building confidence in the kitchen, and creating systems that make healthy choices easier day after day.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why meal prep doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming
How a few foundational foods can support multiple meals
The role of plant diversity in digestion and gut health
How to build habits that stick without restriction or burnout
Why confidence and flexibility matter more than rigid plans
NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, the oldest health organization in the U.S. dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living.
Links & Resources 🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org
🍽 The Healthiest Chef: https://www.healthiestchef.com
📸 Natalie Goba (Instagram): @NatalieGolba
🎧 Listen to more episodes of NHA Today: https://www.healthscience.org
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From the NHA Today Archives! As many people look to refresh their routines and build healthier habits, this replay episode of NHA Today offers simple, realistic guidance for making plant-based eating sustainable. Host Stephanie Peacock speaks with Natalie Golba, co-founder of The Healthiest Chef, about how basic meal prep strategies can remove overwhelm, save time, and support lasting whole-food, plant-based habits—especially during seasons of reset like spring. Rather than focusing on perfection, Natalie emphasizes starting small, building confidence in the kitchen, and creating systems that make healthy choices easier day after day. In this episode, you'll learn: Why meal prep doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming How a few foundational foods can support multiple meals The role of plant diversity in digestion and gut health How to build habits that stick without restriction or burnout Why confidence and flexibility matter more than rigid plans NHA Today is the official podcast of the National Health Association, the oldest health organization in the U.S. dedicated to evidence-based, healthful living. Links & Resources 🔗 National Health Association (NHA): https://www.healthscience.org 🍽 The Healthiest Chef: https://www.healthiestchef.com 📸 Natalie Goba (Instagram): @NatalieGolba 🎧 Listen to more episodes of NHA Today: https://www.healthscience.org