02/14/2025
In honor of February being heart health month ❤️and of course, it’s Valentine’s Day 🫶🏻, let’s make a cute little Buddha Bowl. A Buddha Bowl is more of a concept I made up because it’s all about quickly throwing a whole bunch of easy, super nutritious, and delicious ingredients in ONE bowl.
Including quality functional foods like these will keep you energized,satisfied, and probably smiling. No, for real. I smile every time I eat one 😁, which is often. Make them for any meal and snack, there are no rules.
What’s in this one? Let’s dive a little deeper because nutrition is fun!
Plain yogurt is ❤️ healthy because it’s full of protein and probiotics which promotes gut health, and the health of your gut is linked to every other system in your body, including cardiovascular health.
Berries are ❤️ healthy because they’re a great source of fiber (those built-in edible seeds!), antioxidants, vitamin C and polyphenols which help to reduce inflammation.
Oats are ❤️ healthy because they contain beta glucagon, a soluble fiber that can help to lower cholesterol and promote healthy gut bacteria.
Chia seeds are ❤️ healthy because they’re basically all fiber and can therefore help to lower cholesterol.
Flaxseeds and walnuts are ❤️ healthy for many reasons but two examples are that they are high in fiber and alpha linoleic acid (ALA),an omega-3 fatty acid which is especially beneficial for heart health.
Brazil nuts are ❤️ healthy because did you know that just 1-2 nuts a day provides 100% of your selenium needs?! Selenium is an essential mineral and powerful antioxidant.
Cinnamon is ❤️ healthy because it’s a great way to add sweetness without adding sugar, and provides a nice dose of antioxidants, AND has been shown to help improve insulin resistance.
These foods are all like nature’s vitamins to keep your ticker strong and resilient.
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