Ten years ago, while training for bodybuilding competitions, I learned how much impact a repetitive meal plan can have on physical goals. During that time, I maintained roughly 12% body fat, which is at the lowest end of the healthy range for women. To achieve that, I ate the exact same meals every day for months.

This bowl was inspired by one of my favorites from Life Alive. It is the kind of meal that reminds you that beautiful food does not have to be complicated. You take a few fresh ingredients. Treat them with respect. Add a sauce that makes your shoulders drop a little. Suddenly you feel human again.