What’s On My Plate & Why?

There are days when food feels simple.
And days when it really doesn’t.

Living with digestive conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has taught me that what I eat and how I approach food, can shift day to day.

This is one of those meals I come back to when I want something that feels supportive, balanced, and easy to put together.

Nothing complicated.
Just a few ingredients that I know work well for me.

What’s on my plate

• Chicken

• Beets

• Arugula + microgreens

• Cucumber

• Walnuts + sesame seeds

• Tahini, lemon, olive oil, and sea salt

Why this works for me

I’ve learned to think less in terms of “perfect meals” and more in terms of supportive combinations.

This bowl is one of them.

Protein + fats for stability

The chicken, walnuts, and tahini add a mix of protein and healthy fats that help keep my energy steady.

This is especially helpful on days when I want something nourishing that still feels easy on my system.

Grounding, nourishing vegetables

Roasted beets add a natural sweetness and a more grounded, cooked element to the bowl.

Cooked vegetables tend to feel a bit more supportive for me at times, especially when my digestion feels more sensitive.

Fresh, simple greens

Arugula and microgreens bring freshness and nutrients, without needing to overthink it.

Some days raw veggies feel great.
Other days, I adjust.

That flexibility has been a big shift.

Simple additions that go a long way

Cucumber for hydration.
Seeds for a bit of texture.
A simple dressing that pulls everything together.

Nothing fancy, just enough.

The bigger shift

This is what my plate looks like today.

But more importantly, this is how I think about food now.

Less about rules.
Less about getting it “right.”

And more about asking:

Does this feel supportive for me today?

On lower-energy days

This kind of bowl might look even simpler.

Maybe fewer ingredients.
Maybe something warm and softer.

That’s part of the process too.

Not every day needs the same level of effort.

A gentle reminder

You don’t need a perfectly balanced plate to take care of yourself.

Sometimes it’s just about choosing a few things that feel good, and letting that be enough.