5 Easy Plant-Based Flex Meals for Energy & Digestion
As we age, our digestion naturally slows, inflammation tends to creep up, and energy can dip. The simplest way I’ve found to help? What’s on your plate.
Why What You Eat Matters More After 50
As we age, our digestion naturally slows, inflammation tends to creep up, and energy can dip.
The simplest way I’ve found to help? What’s on your plate.
Choosing mostly plant-based, gut-friendly meals helps keep things moving, keeps your microbiome happy, and boosts energy without the heavy crash.
And it doesn’t mean being rigid — just adding more of the good stuff.
🌱 Here are 5 of my favorite easy plant-based flex meals:
🥗 1. Rainbow Veggie Wraps with Hummus
Use a whole-grain or sprouted wrap, load it up with shredded carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and greens. Spread on hummus or a tahini drizzle for extra creaminess.
✅ Why it matters:
Fiber, hydration, and healthy fats keep digestion smooth and support your gut lining.
🍲 2. Lentil & Mushroom Stew
A hearty bowl of lentils, mushrooms, celery, carrots, and warming herbs like thyme.
You can add a splash of veggie broth and simmer until everything melds.
✅ Why it matters:
Lentils are packed with plant protein and prebiotic fiber that feed good gut bacteria.
🥑 3. Simple Avocado & Seed Toast
On your favorite whole-grain or sourdough bread, mash avocado, sprinkle with hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds, and a pinch of sea salt.
✅ Why it matters:
Healthy fats soothe inflammation and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins.
🥤 4. Green Juice or Smoothie
Blend cucumber, celery, lemon, a handful of greens, and a small green apple or berries.
Or try my Juice Feast Plan for a full 7-day reset.
✅ Why it matters:
This gives your digestion a gentle break while flooding your body with micronutrients.
🍠 5. Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
Dice sweet potatoes, roast them with a little olive oil and cinnamon. Pile into a bowl with sautéed greens and chickpeas.
✅ Why it matters:
Beta-carotene supports healthy aging and chickpeas give an extra fiber + protein boost.
🌿 Want Even More Gentle Meal Ideas?
I put together my 7-Day Juice Feast Plan to help jumpstart digestion, plus a full 30-Day Workbook to help you build your own gentle, customized plan for thriving beyond 60.
👉 Check it out here — it’s all about small daily steps to keep energy up, digestion happy, and life joyful.
💚 Final thought
Your meals don’t have to be fancy. Keep it colorful, keep it mostly plants, and you’ll feel the difference in just a few days.