When it comes to nutrition, simple habits often stick the longest. Peter, a nutrition coach and New York State certified teacher known for his YouTube channel The Plant Based Teacher, wants to show people that boosting health doesn’t have to involve expensive powders or complicated routines. Instead, he argues that consuming nutrient-dense foods as a natural form of supplements can make a huge difference to your health – if you eat them regularly.
“Part of my job is to help people come up with tips and strategies that make healthy plant-based eating feel effortless,” Peter says. In a recent video, he shares what he calls the “handful strategy.” The method centers on three nutrient-dense foods. Adding a handful of each throughout the week, he explains, can dramatically improve nutrition without overthinking.
In Peter’s “handful” strategy, one of the top foods that work like supplements is leafy greens, particularly spinach, kale, bok choy, and dark salad mixes. These greens are all loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and calcium, two key minerals that many plant-based eaters pay close attention to.
Peter calls greens “an anti-inflammatory food” and notes their role in supporting overall health. He suggests sneaking them into meals by tossing them into bowls, blending them into smoothies, or even eating them as a quick snack.