HEALTHY MEAL IDEAS

Aim for variety

BREAKFAST

  • Eggs, steamed greens/ broccoli, sweet potato
  • Smoked salmon, 1 egg , 4 asparagus sprigs,
    wilted spinach & ¼ an avocado
  • Toast, avocado, eggs & sprinkle of seeds
  • Chia pudding with coconut/greek yogurt, berries
    & almond butter
  • Veggie frittata (8 eggs, ½ cup cheese or feta,
    sliced zucchini, sliced leek, roast sweet potato &
    spinach)
  • Smoothie with protein powder, bananas, berries,
    greens
  • Porridge or overnight oats with frozen berries,
    pepitas and almond butter

KEY TIPS

  • Fill your plate with 1/2 vegetables, 1/4 protein,
    1/4 complex carbohydrates and 1-3 tablespoons
    of healthy fats
  • Include a variety of whole grains daily such as
    rice, oats, quinoa, barley and buckwheat
  • Aim for 2 pieces of fruit and 5 servings of
    vegetables a day
  • Make vegetables the main part of your meal
  • Ensure minimum 2 litres of water per day
  • Include a variety of legume sources such as
    pinto beans, kidney beans, butter beans, soy
    beans, navy beans, red lentils, and peas
  • Swap high energy, low nutrient foods for whole
    grain rich foods

LUNCH/DINNER

  • Salmon with salad or roast veggies
  • Rice paper rolls (chicken/tempeh/tofu and fresh
    carrot, cucumber, capsicum, avocado)
  • Dahl with sweet potato, carrot & zucchini
  • Brown rice buddha bowl, with chicken/beef/tofy
    and veggies
  • Asian chicken noodle soup, shiitake
    mushrooms & Chinese cabbage
  • Legume pesto pasta
  • Chickpea curry
  • Roast chicken with a green salad and roast
    sweet potato or pumpkin

SNACKS

  • Hummus or guacamole with brown rice
    crackers or veggie sticks
  • Bliss balls made with dates, nuts, coconut oil,
    cacao powder and sea salt. Add some protein
    powder if you like
  • Apple with natural peanut or almond butter
  • Boiled eggs
  • Smoothies blended with a combination of the
    following: mixed greens, banana, berries,
    avocado, linseeds, almond or coconut milk
  • Fresh fruit