{"id":8334,"date":"2019-05-16T11:17:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T15:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/?p=8334"},"modified":"2019-05-16T11:17:53","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T15:17:53","slug":"creating-your-own-power-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/creating-your-own-power-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Your Own Power Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none \" src=\"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-content\/gallery\/articles\/GrilledVeggieQuinoaBowls.jpg\" alt=\"Creating Your Own Power Bowl\" \/><br><br \/>\n<span class=\"artTitle\">Creating Your Own Power Bowl<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A fun, easy way to create wholesome meals, power bowls are nutritious, filling and provide you with energy throughout the day. Power bowls feature a combination of nutrient-dense ingredients including whole grains, proteins, veggies and more health-benefitting elements. With an infinite number of combinations, power bowls can be crafted to your personal tastes. Use our ingredient suggestions to create your own flavorful, nutrient-boosting power bowl. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Whole Grains<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Providing essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein, whole grains lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and obesity and help keep cravings satisfied. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 550\">Choose from:<\/span> quinoa, bulgur, brown rice, farro, barley, oats<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Protein<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Protein is one of the most essential nutrients. It coordinates biological processes between cells,  organs, tissues and muscles and should make up 10  to 35% of an adult\u2019s daily caloric intake. Incorporate two to three ounces of protein into your power bowl.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 550\">Choose from:<\/span> chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, beans, tuna, tofu, tempeh, salmon, shrimp<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Vegetables<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Supplying potassium, fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C and E, vegetables are vital in nutrition and reduce the risk of stroke, cancer and heart disease. A variety of colorful veggies should make up almost half of your bowl. With so many options, it\u2019s easy to do!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 550\">Choose from:<\/span> cauliflower, corn, radishes, onions, sweet potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, squash, beets, edamame, asparagus, spinach, kale, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, red pepper<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Garnish<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Enhance the texture and taste of your bowl with your favorite finishing touches.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 550\">Choose from:<\/span> shredded or crumbled cheese, fresh herbs, toasted almonds, walnuts or pecans, pepitas, sunflower seeds, croutons, crushed pita chips<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Dressing<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Seal your ingredients with a light, heart-healthy dressing. Mix in fresh herbs or seasonings for extra layers of flavor.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 550\">Choose from:<\/span> pesto, hummus, lemon-tahini, hot sauce, avocado-yogurt sauce<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating Your Own Power Bowl A fun, easy way to create wholesome meals, power bowls are nutritious, filling and provide you with energy throughout the day. 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