Happy FOOD FRIDAY! This week each blog post has been focused on regaining energy and focus. April is right before the end of the school year and right before summer begins. Often times it can be hard during this time to find energy and focus when everything you've been looking for is so close you can almost feel it. Keeping with this weeks idea of energy and focus, todays blog is HOW TO MAKE A NOURISH BOWL. A nourish bowl, also known as a buddha bowl, is a high nutrient filled bowl and is a great meal that can re-energize you and help you get or stay on track with your life and goals. Instead of a direct recipe, we are going to teach you the different options that you can use to make your own version of a nourish bowl. If you find this blog post helpful and use the tips, tag us in a photo on Instagram/Pinterest @beeramagazine for a possible feature!
THE FOUR MAIN SECTIONS TO MAKE A NOURISH BOWL
BASE: The base is what goes at the bottom of the bowl. This is usually a nutrient filled grain or a veggie/pasta. If you do a veggie mix, you don't need to add the extra veggies but you still can if you want. This should be a quarter of your bowl. -quinoas: tri-colored, white, or red -pasta: brown rice pasta, veggie pasta, or regular pasta. -rice: brown rice, wild rice, or white rices. -veggie mix: stir fried combo, steamed veggie mix, or roasted potatoes.
VEGGIES: This should be half of your bowl. You should have between 2-5 different veggies. Options for this might be... -leafy greens: kale, spinach, dandelion greens, or collards -cruciferous: broccoli, bressul sprouts, cauliflower, or cabbage -marrows: pumpkin, squash, cucumber, or zucchini -roots: carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, or yams -others: onions, mushrooms, artichokes, or asparagus.
MAIN PROTEIN SOURCE: This should be about a quarter of your bowl. Options for this might be... -beans: garbanzo, black eyed peas, -vegan meats: tofu, tempeh, meatless ground beef, or tofurkey -meats: fish, shrimp, or chicken.
TOPPINGS: This goes on top of your bowl. Options for this might be... -seeds like chia, hemp, or sesame -chopped/sliced nuts like almond, pecans, or cashews -nut butters: almond or cashew -juices: lime, lemon, or another fruit juice that matches flavor -dressing of some sort
Hope this blog post is a helpful guide for you creating your own nourish bowl. Have a great weekend!
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