What A Holistic Nutritionist ACTUALLY Eats In A Day

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I wanted to do this fun little project as I had some requests from my Instagram followers to showcase what a day of food looks like for me as a plant-based holistic nutritionist.

Please note that everyone has different eating habits, energy expenditures and preferences of when they are actually hungry or when they can eat based around work or family commitments. This is simply an overview and a guide to get an idea and a little insight into my life!

In 2019 I completed my holistic nutrition qualification based around plant-based foods. I have eaten this way for two and a half years now and have dedicated every moment of my life to researching, discovering new information, comparing the benefits to other diets, developing my own recipes and following other people online that inspire me to continue on this journey! To find out more, I have a number of other resources available including –

• 10 Tips On How To Get Abs On A Vegan Diet
• Is There Such Thing As The Perfect Diet?
• Transitioning To A Plant-Based Diet
• 5 Free Heat’n’Eat Slow Cooker Recipes
• Delectable Desserts Recipe Book with 35 Guilt-Free Vegan Sweets
• Free Sample 1-Day Meal Plan

So let’s get into it!

Breakfast

6:55am Instant Coffee

Before I begin, it is a healthy choice to drink some water before your first morning cup of coffee as it can be acidic, dehydrate your further and raise cortisol levels from the moment you wake up. This is something I’m still working on myself! Sometimes I turn it into a coffee smoothie instead 🥤

I’m a big fan of waiting until you’re actually hungry before you eat. I was really able to put this into play after I quit my corporate job to do nutrition and was working and studying from home most of the time. I don’t feel hungry straight away so usually eat a little bit after my coffee.

Intermitted fasting has also been a huge trend lately. Honestly, if I don’t eat when I’m hungry, I can’t focus on ANYTHING! I feel like I’m going to vomit from a build up of stomach acid, I can’t think and I’m literally angry. It just goes to show that what works for one person may not work for another – always listen to your body.

8:22am Avocado and Beetroot Hummus On Rye Sourdough Toast with Sunflower Seeds, Chia Seeds, Nutritional Yeast, Fresh Basil, Salt and Pepper

Trust me, it’s not as complicated as it sounds 🙂

This breakfast can literally be whipped up in 5 minutes. The reason I sprinkle all of these toppings on is #1 to make it look pretty of course. But #2 because it adds a lot more nutrition into the meals with protein, fats and B12 from the yeast (which has a cheesy flavour). B12 is one of the main nutrients you should look out for if you don’t consume animal products, but even the animals are now supplemented as it is no longer found in the soil in the amounts we need it to be. Nutritional yeast can be sprinkled onto savoury breakfasts, salads, stir-frys, soups and more.

I enjoy a bit of bread if I feel like a carby meal. The beetroot hummus I made myself the day before which has chickpeas for protein and beetroot which is good for iron and vitamin C to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow and heighten exercise performance.

Sunflower seeds are one of my go-to toppings as they are high in selenium, vitamin E and manganese. They are also great for fibre and protein. Chia seeds are full of omega-3 fatty acids, anti-oxidants, iron and calcium. Its soluble fibre absorbs large amounts of water and expands in your stomach, which should increase fullness and slow the absorption of food – great for weight-loss!

I also sprinkled the avocado with turmeric and ground cumin for more flavour 🙂

I have recently been using fermented beetroot! Similar to Sauerkraut and kimchi, however I found myself easily put off the taste. The beetroot version is a lot sweeter and a nice burst of colour, healthy gut bacteria and flavour to add to meals!

Lunch

12:00pm – Spinach & Tofu Chilli Sausage Rolls With Sautéed Garlic Asparagus

Pastry should only be a treat food, but hey. I had it on my list of things I wanted to make this week so I’m not going to hide it! Plus, my partner just started a new job and needs easy grab-n-go lunches and I know he will looooove these 😀

I did a bulk batch to save time cooking over the next few days. I have also published the recipe on my website 🌸

I enjoyed this with a ginger kombucha! My favourite drink which I’d describe as the satisfaction of a fizzy drink (life saver on a hot day) but not horrendously sweet like an actual soft drink. It’s also great for your gut health.

Snack

3:15pm Chocolate Pudding

Yes, healthy eating can be THIS delicious 😉

I enjoy having a sweet snack in the afternoon as a little pick-me-up to power me through the mid-afternoon slump. However, the key here is to opt for whole-foods rather than processed food!

I’ll share the recipe with you because it’s so quick and easy!

Dinner

7:30pm – Spicy Basil Chilli Stir-Fry with Chickpeas & Moroccan Patty

Stir-frys are basically my go-to because it’s a great way to get your veggies in! I love the crunchiness of it and they usually take around 10 minutes! Minimal dishes and saves time in the evenings after a big day 🍲

Please note that although this a plant-based style of eating, not all holistic nutritionists eat like this. However, we do all have one thing in the forefront of our minds – which is to maximise our intake of veggies and whole-foods!

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