Whether you are gypsetting around the world, chasing swells, creating beautiful masterpieces, running on the beach with your dog, or anything else in between; it is important to take care of your personal temple– your body. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through diet and nutrition. When we are healthy, our bodies are able to perform at their greatest capacities. All gypsetters know that this is necessary in order to do all of the things that we love to do!
There are so many components that go into proper nutrition, and everyone’s needs are slightly different. However, we can follow one simple guideline for ensuring that adequate vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients are consumed on a daily basis. Simply eat the rainbow. While rainbow colors are visually pleasing, these vibrantly colored powerhouse foods are also physically pleasing to your body. The goal is to make every meal you eat as colorful as possible.
The Boho Bowl is an excellent example of an easy, delicious, versatile, and rainbow-rich meal. There is really no wrong way to put together a Boho Bowl. There are endless combinations, depending on your personal preference and the availability of seasonal vegetables.
- Beet
- Carrot
- Yellow Fiesta Cauliflower
- Brussel Sprouts
- Kale
- Edamame
- Purple Fiesta Cauliflower
- Brown Rice
- Lentils
- Chia Seeds
- Soy Sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Rice Vinegar
- Green Onion
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Sesame Oil
- You can eyeball the amounts of vegetables, depending upon the quantity of servings. Roughly, a small fist full of each vegetable is equivalent to one serving size for this bowl.
- Julienne-style cut beet and carrot. (raw)
- Finely chop a bunch of kale. (raw)
- Roast (375F for 20 minutes) cauliflower and brussel sprouts. Drizzle with oil olive and sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Boil Edamame for three minutes.
- Cook brown rice. (1/4 cup cooked=one serving)
- Add protein. (Lentils or chickpeas)
- 2-3 TBS of peanut butter
- 1-2 TBS rice vinegar
- 2-3 TBS soy sauce
- 2-3 TSP sesame oil
- 1 finely chopped green onion
- 2 inch piece of finely chopped fresh turmeric
- 1 inch piece of finely chopped fresh ginger
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Play with taste-- this is not a set in stone recipe and you can improvise with what you have in your cabinet.
You can assemble the bowl however is esthetically pleasing to you. Sprinkle with chia seeds and drizzle with the sauce. Mix everything together in the bowl, and enjoy the simple goodness of eating the rainbow.
In this bowl alone, you will be amazed at the amount of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients you are sharing with your body. Beets are high in immune-boosting vitamins like vitamin C, essential nerve and muscle supporting minerals like potassium, and bone, liver, and kidney supporters like manganese. Carrots are antioxidant rich and bursting with vitamins A, B, C, K, potassium, iron, and copper.
Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile vegetable, and it’s loaded with vitamins B1, B2, B6, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. Kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods on our beautiful planet, and it has a long list of medicinal benefits including lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease, fighting cancer, strengthening bones, protecting the eyes, and boosting your immune system.
The Boho Bowl is a perfect demonstration of how to eat your way to optimal health by following the food rainbow. The benefits of such a nutrient-rich meal are immediate. In order to stay healthy while traveling, engaging in activities we love, and living a fruitful life, we must take care of our temple, so that it can take care of us.
