Simply Wanderfull
Healthy eating advice is everywhere—eat this, take that, don’t forget these supplements. It can feel overwhelming. But is it actually realistic to eat everything that’s “good for you” in a single day? I decided to spend one day finding out. I’m definitely not perfect, but I do my best to choose nourishing foods most of the time — with a little room for indulgence, too. I mean, we all need balance, right? So if I was going to do a consciously healthy eating day, I’d need a plan.
My plan was to load up on fruits and veggies. I also needed to add protein and at least 1-cup of beans for longevity! I also need to take my cocktail of vitamins to check off all of those boxes.
Now I need a strategy, and here’s how it went.
What Did I Eat In A Day?
Before going any further, here’s everything I ate that day. I skipped the chicken, steak, and yogurt (opting for cottage cheese instead) and chose salmon as my protein. I listed the others as healthy alternatives.
Juicing In The Morning
Mornings are the perfect opportunity to load up on nourishing foods and drinks to fuel your day ahead.
I have been juicing for years, and I am a big believer in juicing and its health benefits. I love my Omega Juicer. It has been one of the best appliances that I have ever bought. If you want to read more about my juicing journey check out my article: The Best Juicing Guide & Recipes To Get You Started.
So what fruits and vegetables do I juice every day? I always juice carrots, apples, celery and ginger -these are essential. I also like to add pineapple, and strawberry for added sweetness. For a bonus I like to also juice an orange separately from the juicer using a Citrus Juice Press. Juicing is a great way to check off a lot of the healthy eating boxes!
Breakfast
There are so many nourishing options to choose from at breakfast. Staying true to my healthy eating day, I kept it simple: a boiled egg sprinkled with salt and pepper, sliced avocado with a drizzle of good olive oil, a slice of homemade sourdough bread, and cottage cheese. Paired with the juice, it was incredibly satisfying and kept me full for hours.
Snack Time
Breakfast kept me full all morning, so I didn’t reach for a snack until around 1 p.m. My plan was to eat dinner early and skip lunch altogether. I also made sure to drink water consistently throughout the day to hit the goal of eight glasses — another box checked.
Nuts and seeds are incredibly nourishing, so over the years I’ve experimented with recipes to make sure I always have a quick, grab-and-go option on hand.
My family loves my Jo-jo’s homemade granola recipe. I make a huge batch of this granola and keep it in the freezer. Everyone loves to eat my granola with yogurt and a drizzle of honey.
For this “eat everything that’s good for you” day, I decided to make a homemade granola bar. A granola bar sweetened with dates and peanut butter. I absolutely love this recipe. Its super easy to make these No-bake granola bars and they taste great! Here is the recipe and its packed with so much goodness and great to check off the heathy foods checklist!
Main Meal
The main meal had endless possibilities, but in my opinion, a Buddha bowl is the ultimate way to pack in a variety of nutrient-dense foods at once. It lets you combine leafy greens, vegetables, protein, healthy fats, and whole grains in one balanced dish — making it an easy way to check off a lot of those healthy eating boxes in a single meal.
What Is a Buddha Bowl?
A Buddha bowl is a hearty, balanced bowl-style meal typically filled with:
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A base (rice, quinoa, greens, noodles) -
Roasted or fresh vegetables -
protein (beans, lentils) chicken, fish, steak etc. -
Healthy fats (avocado, nuts, seeds) -
A flavourful sauce or dressing
It’s usually colourful, nutrient-dense, and beautifully arranged — the idea is that the bowl is so full it resembles a “round belly,” which is where the name is believed to come from.
They’re popular because they’re:
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Balanced
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Customizable
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Visually appealing
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Easy meal prep options
For my “Good for You” main meal, I baked salmon in the oven and paired it with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, chickpeas, a mix of spring greens and kale, avocado, sliced mushrooms, honey goat cheese, red onions, and Israeli couscous, with roasted asparagus on the side. I finished it all with a homemade orange-apricot thyme vinaigrette.
Turns out when you eat every “good for you” food at once, you get… very full. Mission accomplished.
If you are looking for more Buddha Bowl Inspiration and recipes check out my article: 7-Days of Buddha Bowls Around The World
Vitamins & Supplements
Turning 50 has been such a joy – NOT! Welcome night sweats, not sleeping and so many more fun things! Bring on the vitamins to help counter all of these lovely symptons of getting older! I guess it’s time to stock up on vitamins to help balance out the chaos!
Here are the vitamins that I take each day so it would only be fitting to include it in my Good For You Eating Day. I feel like I should mention that the Magnesium Bis-Gylcinate has really helped with my sleep at night. If you are struggling with sleep, I highly recommend this vitamin.
A little Indulgent
So with all this good in a day, I felt that I deserved a bit of an indulging reward. I enjoyed an Ice Cream Sandwich and I will tell you make friends, it tasted just wonderful! It’s all about balance right? We all need good but a little bad also. Do you agree?
The Takeaway (And I’d Love to Hear From You)
I love how this experiment turned out because it reminded me that healthy eating doesn’t have to be extreme or overwhelming — it can simply be intentional. It’s less about perfection and more about building balanced meals with whole, nourishing foods that make you feel good. By combining simple strategies like juicing, hearty salad bowls, and nutrient-dense snacks, it’s actually possible to fit a lot of “good for you” foods into one realistic day.
I’d truly love to hear your thoughts — do you think it’s possible to eat everything that’s good for you in a day? What would you include? Thank you so much for reading my blog and following along with this little experiment.
