A quick breakdown on what makes for the perfect nourish bowls
We’re seeing Buddha bowls, nourish bowls, smoothie bowls and acai bowls, burrito bowls, polenta bowls, rice and noodle bowls … and the list goes on.
You might see these beauties popping up all over the internet at the moment. We are a little bit obsessed with them ourselves. So if you haven’t already, hop aboard the nourish bowls train!
The goal is to combine all of the macronutrients so you can rest assured you are nourishing your body with all of the right things in one meal! Who doesn’t love a multi-tasking meal? Below is a list of ingredients to include in your nourish bowls, but be creative. There are lots of recipes out there, so begin with those and add your own favorites and flourishes.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes the perfect nourish bowls:
- Greens – go crazy with your favorite greens!
- Protein – You can keep it plant-based and included your fav ingredients such as beans, quinoa, nuts, seeds etc. or if you are including animal-based protein, add these in. Eggs are a great addition!
- Healthy Fats – You can never go wrong with avocado.
- Veggies – Eat the rainbow! Don’t feel limited to what veggies you can include. But some are more nutritious than others, so look for vegetables that offer you as much bang for your bite as you can find. Think mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, broccoli, and brussel sprouts
- Carbohydrates – Slow-releasing will keep your energy sustained throughout the day. We love using sweet potato, quinoa, brown rice or beans.
- Add-Ins – A good dose of fermented veggies will do wonders! Try seaweed or You also might like to add some nuts, seeds or hemp seeds.
- Dressing – A homemade dressing is the one you want. You can keep it as simple as lemon juice and a dash of extra virgin olive oil!
We’ve found 5 of our fav creations from around the interwebs for you to enjoy. Once you add nourish bowls into your diet, you won’t be able to remember how you lived without them!
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