Minimalist eating means stripping away complexity, variety overload, and decision fatigue to focus on a core set of 15-20 foods that nourish you. Research by Schwartz on choice overload shows that excessive options lead to difficulty choosing and less satisfaction. You’ve eliminated constant novelty-seeking, complicated recipes that never happen, and the mental burden of endless food decisions.
This companion explores the minimalist eating approach, defining your essentials (proteins, vegetables, fats, seasonings), what minimalists eliminate, simplification benefits, building minimalist meals, and the abundance paradox. (4 min read)