Why Most Meal Plans Fail Without Culture

Most meal plans ignore culture, which is why they don’t work. Discover how to build nourishing habits that honor your food traditions.

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Meal Planning That Respects Culture: How to Build Healthier Habits Without Giving Up the Foods You Love

Meal planning is often framed as the ultimate “healthy habit,” but for many people, especially in Black and Brown communities, it’s a plan that starts by erasing culture. In this video, I share why most traditional meal planning strategies fail and how we can take a more respectful, culturally relevant approach that actually sticks.

We’ll explore lessons from a 2025 study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, where researchers partnered with African-Caribbean communities in the UK to co-create recipe resources that didn’t sacrifice cultural identity for nutrition. I’ll also break down three takeaways that health professionals, coaches, and caregivers can use to build better meal plans: avoid unnecessary substitutions, offer accessible resources, and collaborate with the people you serve.

If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all plans that don’t honor your roots, this video is for you.

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