A Simple Secret to a Healthy Diet with Food That Feels Good (Patreon)

Whether it's warm or cold outside, sun drenched or dreary, there is one recipe that always feels so good to incorporate into my diet. And as the title promises, this recipe is simple, for a healthy diet, with food that feels good! 

Half Full vs Half Empty

I definitely prefer a "glass is half full" mentality and that is why I often think in terms of what I can include in my diet. I find that I am much better off when I focus on how I can nourish myself with high quality food, rather than trying to eliminate foods and curb my consumption.

I believe that finding out what works for you, and when ... and how to prepare it ... is vital to success. And so I'm going to share a few tricks that have worked for me. Maybe they will become weekly staples in your diet too!

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Here is one of my simple secrets to a healthy diet:

The name for this dish is fun - kitchari! Eating this dish nourishes your body with complete plant-based proteins, and detoxifies your body with gut healing fiber while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. 

I cook kitchari at least twice a week. This simple recipe serves four, so there is always enough to share or have plenty for the the next day.

Kitchari is very adaptable to improvisation but I usually stick with this simple recipe, and within an hour* I have a meal that I can share. 

Mung beans:

*Soak 2 cups of mung beans for at least 3-4 hours prior to cooking.

Boil 3.75 cups of water. Add 2 cups of soaked mung beans. Lower boiling temp to medium-low. Cover and stir occasionally for ~20min. Once water is absorbed and beans are cooked thoroughly, add Tikka Masala sauce and simmer on medium-low while the rice cooks.

Jasmine rice:

Boil 2 cups of water. Add tsp of olive oil and pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of jasmine rice. Reduce boiling temp to medium-low. Cover for ~10minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before uncovering. Fluff with a fork.

Serve, adding a freshly sliced avocado half on top of the rice. Enjoy!