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I used to think that discipline meant giving up things, doing hard, painful, unpleasant things (“no pain, no gain”), never failing to keep a resolution. In other words, doing things that I am incapable of doing long term. It took me a long time to realize the power of small changes, small actions, pleasant (or at least do-able) actions that can become good habits.

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by Mary Ann Lesh February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

**_{I retired from teaching Spanish and English in Texas and Mexico. Since 2017, I’ve lived in Cancún.}**

When I decided to give up meat in 2019, I had to eat more plant foods to survive. I don’t identify as vegan or vegetarian. I’m just a non-carnivorous female homo sapiens. Whole-food plant-based best describes what I TRY to do, always on the prowl for the healthiest foods I can find. Fruit & Stuff is a collection of information I’ve gathered so far. The website is designed to help you (and me) plan more nutritious meals. Each NUTRIENTS entry has the facts about that nutrient: what it does and daily requirements. The entry is linked to plant foods which are rich in that nutrient. The PLANT FOOD FACTS entry tells what nutrients the plant provides, and it links to RECIPES which contain that plant food. On this HOME page you will see posts from most recent to oldest. An alphabetical glossary appears in the sidebar (which is a footer on smaller screens). I hope Fruit & Stuff inspires, encourages, and possibly assists you to eat more “fruit & stuff” and join me in my journey toward the best health we can achieve.

Mary Ann Lesh wfpbvida.com