3 Ingredient Rice Bowl

This is a really, really simple bowl but it has been a staple of mine for a long time. It originated as a bedtime snack after late nights out and though I have less of those now, this is still my go-to choice when I need something nourishing, easy to digest, warming and grounding- basically just some healthy comfort food. Both brown rice and avocado are very nutritious and easy to digest, so much so that they are acceptable for babies who are just getting into solid food. While adult systems are stronger, sometimes we need to keep it simple. A good habit to get into is making a batch of brown rice or other whole grains once or twice a week, then bowls and stir frys are really fast to cook up and take out will be less of a temptation when you know you can throw together a meal at home in five minutes.

When I want a little extra I add in any or all of the following: steamed vegetables, nutritional yeast, seeds, a can of wild tuna or salmon and legumes like lentils or chickpeas. Adding in seeds, legumes or fish ensures that the dish contains complete proteins, meaning that all the amino acids (building blocks of protein) that our bodies cannot make and need to obtain through food are present. The rice can be subbed for any other cooked whole grains like quinoa, millet or buckwheat.