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MACRO-FRIENDLY MEAL PREP: PLANT-BASED BUDDHA BOWL
Whether you’re a plant-based eater or not, this tempeh, beet, and hummus buddha bowl is packed with tons of veggies, fiber, and important vitamins and minerals. It has a great mix of flavors (sweet, spicy and citrusy!) along with 25g of plant-based protein! It’s a great meal to make ahead of time and reheat throughout the week. We also share options for modifying macros depending on your needs!
DIVERSIFY YOUR (NUTRITION) FEED
Last week on the blog, we talked about the general idea of diversifying your conception of what “healthy” looks like. This is also a reminder to make sure that you’re getting your nutrition information from diverse sources. So this week, I’m here to provide some links to creators and resources to help you dig in further.
DECOLONIZE YOUR NUTRITION: WHY FOOD IS NOT JUST “FUEL”
When you think of healthy food, what comes to mind? For most of us, it's usually something like egg whites and vegetables, or a big salad, or steamed broccoli and chicken and brown rice. But what about other food traditions and cultures? There are people all over the world who have lived healthy lives and probably never eaten what you just thought of as “healthy” foods.
CHANGING YOUR HABITS CAN BE JUST AS POWERFUL AS LOSING WEIGHT: WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM BEING MY DAD’S NUTRITION COACH
I’ve been my dad’s nutrition coach for a little over two years now and while working with ALL of my clients is rewarding, working with my dad has been especially rewarding in its own way. And while you may think I’m here to boast about how I’ve helped my dad lose a bunch of weight and finally get back to his high school football weight and body composition, I’m actually here to tell you that he hasn’t changed much physically and hasn’t really lost any weight at all.
BIG LIFE CHANGES DON'T REQUIRE BIG NUTRITION CHANGES
You might be faced with some big life events throughout the year - the ones we don't anticipate and that aren't always celebrations. These are often complex, emotional, challenging, and demanding situations that can make our nutrition seem especially overwhelming. Looking at these significant life events, there are three key things I learned that I think would benefit your nutrition should you find yourself amid these big life events and life changes.