Create a Meal

Culinary Discovery: Explore new vegetables by taste, color, or cultural region, whether it's finding a new type of collard green or trying a food from a different country.

Sensory Discovery: Discover your intuitive and sense, moving away from rigid recipes and toward a more personal and creative way of cooking.

Cultural Discovery: Every vegetable is a portal to a new story and a different culture. By tasting them, you discover a new way to connect with the world and celebrate our shared humanity.

Variety by Plant Type: This refers to the many kinds of a single vegetable. For example, there are over 80 different types of collard greens. This allows for variety without straying from a preferred vegetable.

Variety by Geographic Origin: Explore produce different than your country of origin.

The Ten Pillars of Nourishing Diversity

Source

The foundation - what we choose

1. Color Spectrum

Red, orange, purple, yellow, white, and green—each pigment delivers distinct nutrients. Paint your plate with the full spectrum of plant compounds.

2. Texture & Crunch

Raw vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole ingredients that awaken the senses and provide essential nutrients in their most bioavailable forms.

3. Root to Bloom

Roots, stems, leaves, vines, sea vegetables, and sometimes even flowers—each plant part offers unique nutritional benefits and connects us to complete ecosystems.

4. Functional Fungi

Mushrooms that bridge the plant and mineral worlds, offering unique compounds for immune support, cognitive function, and deep earth nutrition.

5. Algae & Sea Vegetables

Ocean-grown nutrition dense with minerals, omega fatty acids, and compounds unavailable in land-based plants.

Function

The mechanics - how we prepare and combine

6. Traditional Fats

From ghee to olive oil to sesame—enhance nutrient absorption and satisfy deeply.

7. Grounding Starches

Pasta, potatoes, rice, and other comfort foods that fuel and anchor meals, sourced from heritage varieties when possible.

8. Optimal Preparation

Steam, roast, or eat raw to maximize nutrients while enhancing both flavor and digestibility.

Flavor

The experience - how we season and enjoy

9. Mineral-Rich Seasonings

Land and sea salts, spices, and herbs that transform flavor while delivering essential minerals and compounds that support health.

10. Acid & Fermentation

Citrus, vinegars, fermented vegetables, and cultured foods that brighten flavors, aid digestion, and introduce beneficial probiotics.

Beyond the Framework

This isn't about rules or recipes—it's about abundance and flexibility. By making heirloom and heritage varieties accessible, we're planting the seeds of a more inclusive, grounded vision of wellness. One that honors the wisdom of traditional foodways while meeting the practical needs of modern life.