Power Bowls at Home!

From breakfast hashes to taco salads, from poke to açai, the meal-in-a-bowl trend seems to be one that’s here to stay! Bowls are quick to put together, convenient to take on-the-go and easy to pack in extra nutrients. While they have become popular options at restaurants, they’re also simple to prepare at home. Today, I had the chance to join WFLA in Tampa to show viewers a few reasons to incorporate bowls into their daily meal prep and Superfoods that pack a big punch when included in your bowl!

 Reasons you should ramp up our healthy lifestyles with Superfood bowls:

• Having a diet high in vitamins, minerals and protein has a positive impact on the amount of energy you have throughout the day, promoting clearer thinking, and impacting your mood overall, and allowing you to have a better quality of life!
• Bowls are a simple way to have a diet high in nutrients when you include delicious Superfoods.

Here are some awesome Superfoods: 

• • Whole grains. Eating more whole grains may help you live longer by reducing your risk of cancer and heart disease. Try one new-to-you grain, such as quinoa or wild rice, each week.
  • Leafy greens. Dark greens like spinach and kale are an excellent source of nutrients including folate, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C and fiber. They also make your bowl more filling!
  • Sweet Potato. A root vegetable loaded with potassium, fiber and vitamins A and C, which is also a good source of carotenoids, an antioxidant that may reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. They add a delicious, sweet flavor to a savory bowl.
  • Protein. Foods high in protein reduce hunger levels, increase strength, boost the metabolism, lower blood pressure and help maintain weight loss.

Farro Bone Broth Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 servings LonoLife Chicken Bone Broth
• 1 pack of Expresco Chicken Skewers
• 1 cup farro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved (roasted with avocado oil + garlic if desired)
• 2 cups arugula
• Salt, pepper & red pepper flakes to taste
• Salad dressing of choice (optional!)

Directions

1. Add bone broth powder to a medium pot with about 16oz of water. Bring to a boil. Stir in farro, cover and reduce heat to a simmer until farro is tender and the broth is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper together. Stir mixture into farro until the farro is fully coated.
3. Start assembling bowls by placing the farro in each. Add tomatoes and arugula.
4. Top with Expresco Chicken Skewers, your favorite dressing and red pepper flakes to taste.
5. Add more salt & pepper if desired.