30 Plant Lent Challenge
More Plants, More Cheer, Better Health This Year!
This December, add more plants and more variety to your holiday plate with the 30 Plant Holiday Challenge! The goal is simple: enjoy 30 different plant foods each week throughout December 2026. Fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices all count—even the cinnamon in your cocoa or cranberries on your holiday table! Try new foods, add more color to your meals, and boost your plant variety. Different plants provide beneficial nutrients and fiber that help support your immune system, nourish healthy gut bacteria, and keep you feeling satisfied. Count your plants, discover new favorites, and make this holiday season a little healthier!
Remember: You don't have to choose between HEALTHY and HOLIDAY. Make room for both! 🎄🥦
Eat well. Celebrate fully. Feel good.
How it works
The challenge runs for four weeks, and everyone who reaches 30 different plant foods in each of the four weeks will be entered into a prize drawing. Research suggests that eating a wide variety of plants supports gut health, so this is a fun way to celebrate the season while giving your body something to cheer about. Explore new foods, add color to your plate, and see how many different plants you can enjoy this holiday season!
How to win a prize
Participating is easy! Use the link below to record the plant foods you consume each day. Once you enter your name, the system will remember you and save your entries each time you log your foods.
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Tips for your 30 Plant Holiday Challenge
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List of Plants
From November 16 to November 30, look for opportunities to make mindful food swaps and additions/substitutions. There are no "perfect" additions/substitutions. The goal is to make intentional choices that move your meals in a healthier direction.
Vegetables |
Fruits |
| Beets | Apples |
| Bell peppers | Avocados |
| Broccoli | Bananas |
| Brussels sprouts | Blueberries |
| Butternut squash | Clementines |
| Carrots | Cranberries |
| Cauliflower | Dates |
| Celery | Grapes |
| Cucumber | Oranges |
| Garlic | Pears |
| Green beans | Pomegranates |
| Kale | Raisins |
| Mushrooms | Strawberries |
| Onion | |
| Red onions | |
| Spinach | |
| Sweet potatoes | |
| Tomato |
Grains |
Legumes |
| Barley | Black beans |
| Buckwheat | Chickpeas |
| Brown rice | Edamame |
| Farro | Kidney beans |
| Oats | Lentils |
| Popcorn | Peanuts (technically a legume!) |
| Quinoa | Pinto beans |
| Rice | Split peas |
| Whole wheat (bread or pasta) | |
| Wild rice |
Nuts |
Herbs and Spices |
| Almonds | Basil |
| Cashews | Black pepper |
| Hazelnuts | Cinnamon |
| Pecans | Cloves |
| Pistachios | Cumin |
| Chia seeds | Ginger |
| Walnuts | Nutmeg |
| Flaxseeds | Parsley |
| Pecans | Rosemary |
| Pumpkin seeds | Sage |
| Sesame seeds | Thyme |
| Sunflower seeds | Turmeric |
| Vanilla |
Other |
| Coffee |
| Dark chocolate/cocoa |
| Tea |
Harvest Your Wellness - Challenge Form
Record and submit your daily healthy addition/substitution.
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Build Your Holiday Plate
🥦 ½ plate: Vegetables + fruit
🍗 ¼ plate: Protein
🍠 ¼ plate: Grains/starches
❤️ + your favorite holiday food … leave room for joy!
The 3 Questions
Before reaching for food, ask: STOP. THINK. CHOOSE.
1. Am I hungry?
2. What would make this meal more balanced?
3. What food will actually make me feel good afterward?