It seems like everyone in the health and wellness community has become obsessed with curating the perfect, photogenic, and utterly healthy bowl. Just search #nourishbowl on Tik Tok or Instagram if you need proof that this trend is still alive and thriving.
This widespread infatuation with putting meals into a bowl isn’t exactly surprising to us. Bowls are kind of the best. They’re a quick, compact, and convenient way to provide us with all the essential components of a balanced meal: protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, healthy fats, and micronutrients.
Over the years, we’ve done our research both in the kitchen and out of the kitchen to curate recipes for healthy bowls that are both satisfyingly tasty and nutritionally balanced.
What’s the Formula?
Building the “perfect” bowl becomes relatively straightforward with a clear understanding of the different components that build a balanced meal.
We start each of our bowls with a base. Our almond wild rice and quinoa are great options—both provide a healthy portion of carbohydrates, which are the human body’s preferred energy source. Fiber is another important part of a balanced diet, assisting the digestive system in its ability to break down and absorb nutrients. We love pairing seasoned kale with our other bases to bolster the fiber content.
Protein is another essential food group that we try to incorporate into every bowl. This macronutrient is responsible for many functions of the body including (but not limited to) muscle building and retention, boosting metabolism, and sustaining bodily healing processes. A healthy source of protein such as chicken, fish, or beans can turn any bowl into a meal.
We make it a priority to incorporate different sources of healthy fats in our bowls. The fats found in things like avocado, olives, and salmon help to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol levels, which is critical for heart health.
Micronutrients are often overlooked in the configuration of balanced meals, but the vitamins and minerals found in different fruits and vegetables play a vital role in daily functions of the body. We love to use colorful vegetables like aubergine (eggplant) and carrots to bolster the micronutrient content of our bowls. Each of our bowls are topped off with microgreens, another loaded (and very pretty) source of micronutrients.
Where Science Meets Satisfaction
No bowl is complete without a flavorful sauce to bind all the different ingredients together into a cohesive and delicious combination. Our sauces are all made in-house, from scratch, everyday. We have several options to choose from, because eating healthy should be more than shoving vegetables down your throat—we strive to make it a satisfying sensory experience.
Find an Aubergine Kitchen location near you and find your perfect bowl today!