My approach to nutrition centers around whole foods, diverse nutrients, and supporting gut health. The balanced bowl concept below represents the foundation of how I think about daily nutrition.
🥗 The Balanced Bowl
Your Complete Nutrition Guide
Food Groups & Benefits
30%
🥬 VEGETABLES
Carrots, kimchi, Brussels sprouts, kale, spinach, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower,
cabbage, broccoli sprouts, peppers, tomatoes, beets, artichokes, zucchini, seaweed
High in antioxidants and diverse phytonutrients
25%
🌾 WHOLE GRAINS
Oats, millet, steel-cut oats, buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice, chickpea pasta, sweet
potato, potatoes
Great for blood sugar control and gut health
15%
🥜 PLANT PROTEINS
Chickpeas, lentils, black beans, adzuki beans, tofu, tempeh, natto, hummus, soy
chunks, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts
Excellent for gut, brain, and hormone health
10%
🍎 FRUIT
Apples, blueberries, tangerines, oranges, bananas, raisins, pineapple
Fiber + polyphenols for heart and metabolic health
10%
🐟 ANIMAL PROTEINS
Herring, sardines, salmon, Greek yogurt
Cold-water fish = omega-3 powerhouse
5%
🥑 HEALTHY FATS
Avocado, nuts & seeds, flax, hemp, omega-3-rich fish
Supports brain, joints, and cell health
5%
🧪 GUT BOOSTERS
Kimchi, natto, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut (fermented foods)
Supports immune and digestive function
My Diet Philosophy
This approach emphasizes nutrient density, variety, and foods that support optimal health. The percentages serve as general guidelines rather than strict rules, with the focus on including foods from each category daily.