4 steps to make a balanced meal 👇🏼
Building balanced meals is so important for satiety, steady blood sugar levels and energy throughout the day! Here’s how to make a balanced meal every time with no stress:
1. Fill ~1/4 your plate with protein
2. Fill ~1/4 your plate with fiber rich carbs
3. Fill ~1/2 your plate with colorful fruit &/or veg
4. cook or garnish with healthy fats
✨ Here are the recipes for this meal if you’re interested:
CILANTRO LIME RICE 🍚
1 cup jasmine rice (rinsed)
1½ cups water
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp lime zest
1½ Tbsp lime juice
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp chicken bouillon
Add everything to a pot or rice cooker. Cook as normal, fluff & enjoy. (If you want a brighter/fresher flavor you can add the cilantro and lime juice after the rice is done)
CILANTRO LIME CREMA 🌿
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp mayo
1 Tbsp lime juice
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp onion powder
½ cup cilantro
Optional: ¼ jalapeño
Blend & adjust salt & spice level as needed.
SHRIMP 🍤
Pat dry, toss in a generous amount of taco seasoning, sauté in a single layer in avocado oil. Adjust seasoning as needed.
MANGO SALSA 🥭
This recipe is from my Spring Recipes ebook! You can find it here: https://www.nourishment-nutrition.com/product-page/eating-in-season-spring-produce-guice
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