About this session
Eating a wider variety of plant foods can bring more fiber, flavors, textures and nutrients into everyday meals. But the idea of reaching 30 different plants in a week can sound far more complicated than it needs to be.
This session turns the challenge into a practical, flexible activity. Participants count what they already eat, discover which foods qualify and build realistic ways to increase variety through breakfasts, lunches, snacks and shared workplace meals.
What your people take away
- Understand what counts as a plant food within the challenge
- Recognize how much variety may already be present in familiar meals
- Explore affordable ways to add more plants across the week
- Use herbs, spices, pulses, grains, nuts and seeds to build variety
- Create practical options for office days, shifts, travel and eating out
- Build a personal 30-plants plan without chasing perfection
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Finding More Variety in Everyday MealsA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals: breakfasts that build momentum, lunches with more range and snacks and small extras.
- Breakfasts that build momentum
- Lunches with more range
- Snacks and small extras
Covers 3 of 4 points in Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals.
60 minutes
Adapting breakfasts, lunches, snacks and familiar meals for greater plant variety.
- Module 1: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus shopping, workdays and practical challenges.
- Module 1: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals
- Module 2: Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals and Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals, Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges and What Counts Toward 30 Plants?.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what counts toward 30 plants and building your 30-plants week.
- Module 1: Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals
- Module 2: Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges
- Module 3: What Counts Toward 30 Plants?
- Module 4: Building Your 30-Plants Week
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals
Every length- Breakfasts that build momentumParticipants compare breakfasts such as porridge, cereal, toast and yogurt bowls and identify simple ways to add fruit, nuts, seeds or spices.
- Lunches with more rangeThe session uses sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, grain bowls and leftovers to show where extra vegetables, pulses, herbs and whole grains can fit.
- Snacks and small extrasParticipants explore how fruit, nuts, seeds, whole-grain crackers, hummus and vegetables can contribute across the day.
- Herbs, spices and flavorParticipants compare simple ways to use herbs and spices in soups, eggs, grains, vegetables and sauces.
Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges
90 minutes and longer- Shop for flexible ingredientsThe facilitator demonstrates how foods such as canned beans, frozen vegetables, oats, mixed seeds and whole grains can work across several meals.
- Use mixes and combinationsParticipants compare single-food options with mixed choices such as bean blends, frozen vegetable mixes, mixed nuts and multi-grain products.
- Plan for busy workdaysParticipants work through office days, shifts, commuting and travel and choose realistic plant-rich options for each.
- Make the challenge budget-friendlyThe facilitator compares fresh, frozen, canned and dried plant foods for cost, waste and convenience.
What Counts Toward 30 Plants?
3 hours and longer- More than fruit and vegetablesThe facilitator explains that the challenge can include fruit, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices.
- What counts as one plant?Participants work through examples such as oats, chickpeas, apples, walnuts, parsley and mixed spices.
- Counting what you already eatParticipants review a typical day or recent group of meals and identify the plants already present.
- Why variety mattersThe facilitator explains how different plant foods contribute different fibers, nutrients and compounds.
Building Your 30-Plants Week
Full day only- Create a starting scoreParticipants count the different plant foods they currently eat across a typical week.
- Identify the easy additionsParticipants choose several plants that could be added through simple swaps, toppings, sides or snacks.
- Build a mix-and-match weekThe facilitator guides participants to create flexible combinations for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and evening meals.
- Review variety, enjoyment and comfortParticipants decide how they will review the challenge at the end of the week, including which foods were enjoyable, affordable and easy to repeat.
Who it’s for
- Employees who want to increase plant variety without complicated recipes
- Teams exploring affordable, fiber-rich eating for workplace wellbeing
- People curious about the 30-plants challenge in a practical, flexible format
- Anyone who wants food-first variety without restrictive diet rules
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about The 30 Plants Challenge
How long is The 30 Plants Challenge?
The 30 Plants Challenge runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals: breakfasts that build momentum, lunches with more range and snacks and small extras. A 60-minute session covers Finding More Variety in Everyday Meals in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Shopping, Workdays and Practical Challenges. A 3-hour session adds What Counts Toward 30 Plants?. A full-day session adds Building Your 30-Plants Week.
Can The 30 Plants Challenge be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book The 30 Plants Challenge?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open The 30 Plants Challenge to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.