5 Simple & Healthy Meals
Busy people eat simple meals, especially during the week. And if you think Chefs and Nutritionists are any different…you’re wrong.
Stuck in a food rut? Not a huge fan of cooking? Trying to reach your personal health goals but bored with your current repertoire of healthy food selections?
Here are 5 simple (gluten- and dairy -free) meals to incorporate into your regime:
Tacos - tacos can easily fit the bill for any meal of the day. The fix-ins last quite a while, they’re easy to assemble and combine the proper elements for satiation (fat, fiber and protein).
Simply fill a gluten-free tortilla with lettuce and/or coleslaw mix, diced tomatoes and onions, a protein of choice (i.e. pasture-raised eggs, grilled organic chicken, beans, pan-seared wild cod), top with salsa and guac, sprinkle herb of choice and enjoy!
Buddha Bowls - “bowls” are a blank canvas just waiting for you to use up your leftovers. Common components include a grain, a veg, a protein and a sauce.
I like to use sprouted quinoa, shredded kale, roasted seasonal veggies, sprouted garbanzo beans, a tahini-based dressing and toasted almond slivers - YUM!
Hummus Plate - this easy grab ‘n go platter–made with raw veggies (i.e. carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli) and hummus–is a great way to eat the rainbow!
Want more protein? Add falafel balls, nitrate-free turkey slices, a tin of wild sardines or can of wild-caught salmon (yes to omega-3s!).
Zoodles - zucchini noodles offer a low-carb alternative to the traditional pasta dish. You can either make them on your own (with a spiralizer) or purchase them pre-made in the produce section of most grocery stores.
Once you have the zoodle, sauté it with your sauce of choice (lemon-butter, marinara, vegan cream sauce), add a protein and/or sheep’s milk cheese and you have a no-fuss flavorful meal in a matter of minutes.
Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry - similar to zucchini, cauliflower is an easily-modifiable, mild, low starch veggie that can be swapped out for any grain-based or high-carb dish (rice, quinoa, potato, etc.). Rich in vitamin C and indole-3-carbinol, cauliflower is immune-boosting, detoxifying and cancer-fighting.
Simply add cauliflower rice (found frozen in most grocery stores) to a heated medium-sized pan coated in avocado oil. Add veggies such as diced carrots, celery, garlic and peas, plus ginger, a pasture-raised egg and Tamari (or coconut aminos for a soy-free option) and voilà–dinner!
You’re busy, I’m busy, everyone is busy…but we all want to be healthier, right? Right. So don’t overcomplicate it. As long as you have a well-stocked fridge, freezer and pantry (and have put a couple hours into meal prepping for the week), you’ll be able to whip up any of these meals in 10 minutes or less!
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