As a Health Coach who is passionate about food, I hope to show you how healthy eating can be really simple, delicious, and allow you to think of ways to incorporate more nutrient-dense foods into your diet.
As a disclaimer, this “What I Eat in a Day” post is meant to show you what works best for my body and hopefully inspire you to check in with how your body feels. One style of eating, whether it be vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto, etc. works for everyone. Each of our bodies is unique, so it’s important to not get caught up in this strict diet mentality. It’s all about finding a balance that works for you.
Just as I develop nutrition plans and programs for my clients, I do the same for myself to help keep me on track with my goals—yes, even health coaches need accountability too!
Morning (5:30-6:30 am)
Before I head to the gym to train or take a group fitness class, I start my morning with hot water with lemon. I recommend all my clients to incorporate this into their routine and there are so many amazing health benefits. One of these benefits being liver support. Lemons support liver tissue and are full of enzymes and vitamin C while the hot water helps relax your gut and promotes more complete cleansing.
Of course, no morning would be complete without coffee 🙂 I always make an almond milk latte with Four Sigmatic coffee. If you’re wondering what Four Sigmatic is, they’re an incredible company that makes drinking mushrooms (yes, I said mushrooms!) delicious and easy. If you want to learn more about why I switched to mushroom coffee, check this out.
Post-Training Breakfast (8:00-9:00am)
I always have my Morning Pineapple Ginger Green Smoothie after I workout.
Mid-Morning (10:00-10:30am)
Since I workout in the morning, I like to have some form of protein after I have my Green Smoothie, so I usually make a protein smoothie. I like to switch it up, but I always use a base of almond milk, frozen zucchini, avocado, and chia seeds or flax seeds. This is one of my favorite post-workout protein smoothie recipes.
Lunch (12:30-1:30pm)
Lunch is always a big salad with lots of raw veggies, half an avocado, and a yummy dressing, usually with tahini and apple cider vinegar. If I’m extra hungry, I’ll make an avocado wrap with a gluten-free brown rice wrap, hummus, and sprouts. This is a great lunch to take on-the-go too! In the winter, I’ll heat up a veggie soup along with a salad.
Mid-Afternoon (3:00-3:30pm)
I always need a little snack to tide me over until dinner, so I have a few different go-to snacks. One of my favorites is snap peas and bell peppers and hummus. I also love apple nachos! If you haven’t tried these, you’re missing out. I also love making avocado toast.
Dinner (5:30-6:30pm)
Dinner is always simple in our house! I don’t like spending a lot of time making an elaborate meal at the end of the day, so I keep it as easy as possible. I always start with a big salad to help with digestion, then I typically roast a big tray of veggies or sweet potatoes and throw together a Buddha Bowl. In additon, I also add some sort of plant-based protein to the meal as well, which is usually tempeh, tofu, lentils or chickpeas.
Post-Dinner Drink or Treat (7:30-8pm)
If I have a sweet tooth after dinner (which let’s be real, is most nights) I have a few squares of high percentage dark chocolate, coconut yogurt with cacao nibs, chocolate avocado pudding, or superfood hot chocolate.
I hope this post inspires you and gives you some meal inspiration! If you enjoyed this post, leave a comment below and let me know. I love hearing from you guys! Also, if you need additional recipe ideas, check out my 14-Day Plant-Based Guide, which is filled with over 40 pages of exclusive recipes
