Meals on the go: The practical guide
A nutritious and balanced meal on the go? Yes, it's possible! With the right food supplies, you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen to create meals worthy of the balanced plate. Here are our top tips ⬇️
#1: Assemble your meal according to the proportions of the balanced plate 🍽️
Meet your new best friend: the balanced plate, the perfect representation of a diet that takes care of you! Taken from Canada's Food Guide, it shows us the essential food groups to include in our meals and snacks and specifies the proportions they should represent. It recommends filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with whole grains, and a quarter with protein foods, particularly plant-based proteins.
#2: Get inspired by meal ideas 🥪
Certain types of meals are particularly well suited to the “whatever you have” approach. In other words, you can make endless combinations based on what you have on hand and leftovers in the fridge!
Here are some examples to improvise:
- Sandwiches, wraps, open-faced sandwiches
- Bowls (Buddha bowls, poke bowls)
- Salads
- Soups
- Appetizer platter
Let your creativity run wild and don't hesitate to try new things: it's by doing that you'll gain the experience of a true chef 👩🍳
#3: Stock up on the right foods 🥔
It's very handy to keep essential foods in your pantry and fridge, because these simple, accessible foods allow you to quickly put together a meal! Here are our ideas for each category of the famous balanced plate.To enhance your meals, it's also a good idea to keep herbs, spices, sauces, dressings, and marinades on hand!