By Carla Oates
Kick off 2023 on a high note with the CLEANSE Reset. By joining The Beauty Chef’s 14-Day CLEANSE Reset, you can kickstart your journey to radiant skin, improved gut health, better digestion and more energy. Starts Jan 9. Reserve your spot here.
Whether you’re taking part in the 14-day CLEANSE Reset or simply planning tonight’s dinner, there’s an art to building a healthy plate that will keep your gut happy.
If a five-step meal sounds easy, that’s only because it is—all you need is some leafy greens, vegetables, protein, good fats, low-GI carbs and a simple salad dressing.
Taking Part In Our CLEANSE Reset Challenge?
If you’re on board for our CLEANSE Reset Challenge, read up on our recommended list of pantry staples during this gentle-yet-effective 14-day cleanse. By stocking on healthy essentials, you’ll have everything you need to throw together a healthy meal on a whim.
Building A Healthy Plate In 5 Steps
Start With Salad & Vegetables
Salad and vegetables should make up 50-70% of your plate. Start with a base of green leafy vegetables and then add a mix of cucumber, celery, grated fennel, grated beetroot, shredded green or red cabbage, tomato, onion, carrot and/or chopped capsicum.
Add Protein
Think: canned fish, chicken breast, lean lamb, boiled egg, tofu, goat’s cheese, nuts, seeds or legumes.
Incorporate Good Fats
This could look like nuts, seeds or avocado.
Add Low-GI Carbohydrates
Sweet potato, pumpkin, grains and pseudograins are great options, along with quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth.
Add Your Own Salad Dressing
Try a base of extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, then add extra flavour with garlic, sea salt and pepper.
