09/25/2026
Are you actually eating enough?
When people begin eating more fruit and raw foods, they sometimes make the mistake of eating the same volume of food they were eating before.
But here’s the thing: fresh fruits and vegetables are generally much lower in calorie density than many cooked and processed foods.
That means a small bowl of fruit for breakfast may look beautiful and healthy, but it may not provide enough energy to keep you satisfied until lunch.
Fruit is a meal, not just a snack
This was an important shift for me.
If I’m having fruit for breakfast or lunch, I’m not thinking of it as a little side dish or something to nibble on. It is my meal.
That might mean enjoying a large bowl of watermelon, several mangoes, a generous amount of bananas, or another ripe fruit that I love.
I eat until I feel comfortably satisfied.
And I’ve learned to pay attention to my body’s signals rather than being afraid of eating a generous amount of fruit.
Undereating can catch up with you
You may start your morning with a little fruit and feel wonderful.
Then you have another light meal at lunch.
But by late afternoon or evening, suddenly you’re thinking about all of those foods you were trying not to eat.
Sound familiar?
Before deciding that it’s a lack of willpower, take a moment and ask yourself:
Did I give my body enough energy today?
Sometimes the answer may simply be no.
If your body needs more energy, it makes sense that higher-calorie foods may suddenly become much more appealing.
Don’t be afraid of a satisfying meal
One of the things I love about the 80/10/10 lifestyle is the abundance.
I don’t want people to think that eating healthier means walking around hungry all day!
For me, this lifestyle is about enjoying an abundance of fresh, ripe, whole plant foods while learning to recognize when I’ve had enough.
If you’re transitioning, start paying attention to how much you’re eating and how you feel afterward.
Are you comfortably satisfied?
Do you have good energy?
Are you thinking about food again an hour later?
Are you arriving at dinner absolutely ravenous?
Those observations can tell you a lot.
Try this this week
Choose one fruit meal and make it a real meal.
Pick a ripe fruit you love and eat enough to feel comfortably satisfied. Then notice how you feel over the next few hours.
This isn’t about forcing yourself to eat a certain amount or following someone else’s numbers. Your energy needs are individual and can vary based on your body, activity level, age, and other factors.
It’s about learning to nourish yourself adequately while paying attention to your own body.
Sometimes we focus so much on what not to eat that we forget something equally important:
We need to eat enough of the nourishing foods we are choosing.
So fill that fruit bowl, enjoy your meal, and nourish yourself with abundance. 🍉🥭
And if you’re transitioning toward a vegan, raw vegan, or low-fat raw vegan lifestyle and aren’t sure whether you’re eating enough or how to structure your meals, this is something I can help you with through my Juli’s Way coaching.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
With love and vibrant health,
Juli
Juli Trzaska
Certified 80/10/10 Health and Wellness Coach
Founder, Juli’s Way
