The benefits of eating Buddha Bowls

What is a Buddha Bowl?

A Buddha Bowl is a nutritious, plant-based meal served in a single bowl, featuring a variety of whole foods. It’s designed to be balanced, colourful, and satisfying, making it a great option for a healthy diet.

Key Components:

  1. Whole Grains: Examples: Quinoa, brown rice, farro.
  2. Plant Proteins: Examples: Chickpeas, lentils, tofu.
  3. Raw Veggies: Examples: Spinach, kale, carrots.
  4. Sautéed/Baked Veggies: Examples: Sweet potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts.
  5. Healthy Fats: Examples: Avocado, nuts, seeds.
  6. Dressings: Examples: Tahini dressing, cashew cesar dressing, miso ginger.

Why Eat Buddha Bowls?

Fiber is the single most nutrient lacking in our food these days regardless of what diet we may follow. And research is evident that Fiber is the single most nutrient responsible for a healthy gut.Global Burden of Disease study (GBD, 2017 Diet Collaborators, 2019), which showed that, of the 11 million deaths in the world that could be attributed to diet, 1 million were due to low DF diets (below 25–30 g/day).

Buddha bowl is an easy choice, here’s why

Nutrient-Dense: Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

High in Fiber: Supports digestion and weight management.

Versatile: Easily customizable to suit tastes and dietary needs.

Convenient: Ideal for meal prep and quick assembly.

Ingredients:

This is a fair estimate of the fibre amount in the bowl I have prepared per person. You will get more than 17.9 grams of fibre. The data says to include more than 25-30 grams of fibre a day.

At Least you can strive by including one of similar bowls in your diet once or twice a week. 

Disclaimer: Always consult your GP/PHYSICIANS. This article is no way giving you any medical recommendations or asking you to override your doctor’s advice. Nurture Yourself is not responsible for any health issues you may have or develop in future.