The trend in healthy eating “The Bowl of Buddha” has come to our diet from the East. According to legend, Buddha, after meditation, took food from a small bowl, into which passers-by served food. By the way, this practice is still widespread among Buddhists. Due to the fact that it was the poor who were generous in ancient times, plain rice, beans and curry were most often on the plate. This food system is distinguished by the fact that the portion of the meal is as simple and very small as possible.
The fashion for the “Bowl of Buddha” appeared 7 years ago and was widespread among vegans. Whole grains, vegetables, and plant proteins were suggested on the plate. It was this set of products that was suggested to be consumed at a time.
The Internet quickly spread rumors about the bowl, and bloggers began to share their options for making healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The most common side dishes on the plates were rice, barley, millet, corn or quinoa, protein in the form of beans, peas, or tofu, and raw, cooked vegetables. At the same time, all the ingredients should have been laid out beautifully in order to get aesthetic pleasure from the meal.
A small amount of food is the main condition, and, according to nutritionists, is a guarantee of health and a beautiful figure. Unsurprisingly, it has become popular among people trying to lose weight and give up bad cooking habits. Literally, a competition began to collect the most useful and balanced ingredients on a plate.
The Buddha Bowl can be both a main meal and a light snack. Of course, it will take different time to prepare it. For example, couscous with mushrooms and cabbage, seasoned with pesto sauce with nuts is a nutritious and high-calorie lunch, and simply chopped vegetables and herbs are an excellent aperitif or snack for an afternoon snack.
The main base for the “Bowl of Buddha”
- greens,
- cereals and cereals,
- vegetable proteins,
- healthy fats from seeds, nuts, or avocados
- vegetables,
- healthy sauces.
Match ingredients from these categories to taste and mix for variety.
Bon appetit!
Recall that earlier we told how to make delicious and healthy sweets for vegans, and also wrote about diets by blood type, according to which many are now starting to eat.