Simple Meal Ideas

Today we are talking about what an ideal meal should look like for many of us.

So, what does an ideal meal look like?

Here is my go-to.

The simpler, the better

-1 serving of protein

-1 serving of starches

-1 serving of veggies

Protein sources-Animal meat (90% or leaner), eggs, and protein powder-

Starches - potatoes, oats, basmati, or jasmine rice-

Veggies - anything goes*seriously, no one got fat off veggies

Serving Size-Protein- palm size-

Starches - 1 handful-

Veggies - 2 handfuls

How to Prepare-Protein - Whatever is easier for you. Grill, air fryer, sauté pan- I love my air fryer!

Starches - If it's rice, if short on time do the minute cups of jasmine rice, but if I have some time, then I'll bake or roast a potato

Veggies - If short on time, buy them pre-cooked. If I have time, then sauté or roast them and season them to taste

Prep Time-If I cook everything from raw ingredients, then 15min to 1 hr prepare one/two meals or 3-4 meals which I usually prefer to do!

If one of the food items is pre-cooked (such as my protein), then it takes less than 10min to prepare one or two meals-

If two food items are already pre-cooked (such as protein or veggies), it takes less than 5min to prepare one or two meals.

How to Serve-I throw (not literally) everything into a bowl and make my own high-protein rice bowl. Think about it... rice, protein, and veggies. Done.

A few tweaks-Need more protein? Increase your protein portion from 1 to 2 servings-

Want less carbs? Take out the starches and increase your protein from 1 to 2 servings-

Want to add some fat? Avocado is best-

Need less calories? Decrease your starches from 1 serving to 1/2 serving

Any questions just ask…