09/22/2021
What Makes a “Good” Meal?
My answer to this may not be what you’re expecting.
Most people reading this post would likely expect me to list very specific foods that, when put together, create an optimal meal combination.
Instead, I’m going to share with you which criteria (in my opinion) to consider when deciding what to eat.
Because as you should know by now, nutrition is very nuanced and personal to the specific individual of whom it pertains to.
So without further ado, let’s get into the meat and potatoes. (No pun intended 🙃)
1. Your meal should fulfill what you’re trying to accomplish.
Are you preparing for a gym session, or are you trying to cram in whatever nutrient dense food you can do that you can make a work meeting?
Those meals will, and should, look very different.
2. Your meal should take your goals into consideration.
If you’re trying to lose body fat chances are your meals will consist of high volume, low calorie choices of food.
Alternatively, if you’re looking to put on lean muscle, perhaps you need foods that are a little more calorie dense to help get in the amount of food you need.
3. Your meal should be appealing to you.
Yes, there may be the occasional time that you may need to eat something you don’t feel like, depending on your goals.
But this definitely shouldn’t always be the case.
If you’re not looking forward to what you’re eating my suggestion would be to do some work and find some better recipes. 😉
Eating well does not have to be boring.
Staying consistent with your plan is what breeds results, and no one wants to stay consistent if their food is always boring and tasteless.
