Grain bowl time! This is one of my favorite meals. Like tacos there are so many different ways to make it you can never get bored. I know while trying to eat healthy it can be extremely boring. Once you find a healthy option you stick to it until you cant look at it anymore. Well, here’s my trick on how to beat that. Make a grain bowl. Start with a base of greens and any grain if your choice. Then, add protein and all of the veggies that look yummy to you. I try to make sure I have at least 6 different vibrant colors in my bowls.
🍚 Today I chose quinoa, it’s high in protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium and B vitamins 🌱Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C and K, manganese and iron. 🌶Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants 🧅pickled onions for some extra calcium (I know, you wouldn’t have thought about that one!), potassium, magnesium and vitamin C 🍅Tomatoes for some fiber, potassium, vitamin C & K and folate ⬜️Tofu is a great vegan protein source with about 10g of protein per half cup 👏🏼 Drizzled with some sriracha for an extra zing! What’s your go-to condiment?!
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A food cuisine people often have a hard time making “healthy” decisions about or rather just give up on the idea of healthy completely is comfort food. Comfort food doesn’t have to be unhealthy. One of my favorite comfort bowls is the following…
🍚 Any grain of your choosing, today I chose quinoa 🍠Roasted cubed acorn squash with olive oil salt & pepper. Acorn squash is a similar texture to butternut squash and spaghetti squash. It’s rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. 🍗Rosemary Chicken for protein 🤩 By adding extra protein (quinoa has protein too) your meal will sustain you for longer throughout the day. This means less mindless snacking. 🥔Roasted mini potatoes with olive oil salt & pepper. Not only are they so delicious but contrary to popular belief carbohydrates are NOT your enemy!! They will not make you fat but rather give your body energy. They are the main energy source used by your brain 🧠 What’s your favorite form of carbohydrates to eat?! Yes, I know. You saw this one coming. Salad time 🥗 Salads are an easy way to get lots of non-starchy (aka fiver rich) veggies into your daily diet. This is one of my favorite go-to salads.
🥬 First, pick your favorite type of lettuce at the salad bar. We picked kale and arugula. Dark Leafy greens have more nutrients. Kale is high in fiber, protein, iron, folate and a good source of vitamin c and a. Arugula is high in beta- carotene, vitamin c and k, folate and fiber. ⚫️Now we choose our toppings. First, I put whole black olives in my salad. They are high in vitamin e and iron! 🧀 Next add some cheese!!! We added feta which is high in calcium, vitamin a and b6 and is high in iron!! 🥒 Now we added cucumbers to add a little crunch! Cucumbers are low in calories and are such a yummy snack. They are high in potassium, fiber, vitamin c and vitamin k 🧅Not everyone loves onions BUT they have so much good nutrition that should be apart of your diet! They are high in vitamin c, fiber and folic acid. They also are low in sodium and have no fat!!! mushrooms are rich in b vitamins! Chickpeas are so high in fiber and protein!! They are a good source of protein if you are vegetarian or vegan. They are also high in potassium, b vitamins, iron, support heart health and contain no cholesterol. CRAZY BENEFITS!! Have you tried any dried bean or chickpea snacks?! Which do you like?! Always looking for healthy snacks 😋 It’s #TACOTUESDAY , the best day of the week! I love tacos for so many reasons but one of the reasons I love it most is because they can be made so many different ways. I typically tend to make a taco bowl, all the fun of tacos without the guilt and grease that many feel come alone with the meal.
🥬Start out with a bowl of your favorite greens. I chose to mix spinach and romaine. Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C and K, manganese and iron. I add romaine for the crunch, in my eyes crunch is essential in a taco bowl. 🥩Next add some protein, whether thats beef, chicken, tofu or something else. Protein helps to sustain your body throughout the day and keep you fuller longer. Top with your favorite toppings!! I added… cheddar cheese, hello dairy ;) tomatoes for some fiber, potassium, vitamin C & K and folate pickled onions for some extra calcium (I know, you wouldn’t have thought about that one!), potassium, magnesium and vitamin C Last but certainly not least…mashed avocado!! We all love our avocado/guac so go for it!! Keep you serving to about 2 tablespoons and you’re all good. We all need some healthy fats in our daily diet. Whats your favorite taco toppings?! First up, #MEATLESSMONDAY 🤩 While many of you may be saying thank you, but no thank you give this a shot. This meal is not only colorful but it tastes delicious.
Coconut crusted tofu, roasted corn w/ carmelized onions and spices with a side of sautéed zucchini and tomatoes. DELICIOUS!! ⬜️Tofu is a great vegan protein source with about 10g of protein per half cup 👏🏼 🌽Corn is rich in Vitamin B12, folic acid and iron! 🥒Zucchini is high in antioxidants, high in fiber and has many other nutritive properties! Stay tuned for next week’s meal inspiration!! Happy munching 😄 Let's talk about the dining hall. For many it's a social spot and others it's feared. The truth — it probably won't have the best food or smell like a home cooked meal, but it will always have something for you to eat. The major plus about — These meals involve no cooking, prep or shopping.
Navigating the dining hall on the other hand is a beast in and of itself. Here I will share all of my tips and tricks for navigating the dining hall. Simply use these posts as a guide for the next time you’re in your own school’s dining hall. If you’re having trouble finding something healthy and appealing to eat don’t stress — I’ve gotcha covered. XOX, Sophie Paige |
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