Anatomy of a perfect buddha bowl (2024)

A high-energy base : Whole grains

Thanks to their combination of starch (carbohydrates) and fibre, whole grains make you feel full and provide stable energy for several hours after a meal. If you have an active day in store, give yourself a boost of energy with a one-cup helping of grains. If you’re planning to chill out, half a cup is enough.

To prepare grains, start by rinsing them quickly before cooking them in slightly salted water or in broth. Check online to find the right proportion of water to use to avoid turning your nifty grains into tasteless porridge! Instead of the old standbys brown rice and quinoa, try these grains on for size: millet, bulgur, buckwheat (kasha), amaranth, barley, kamut, farro, freekeh, oat groats, spelt, whole-grain pasta, corn, etc. You’re in for a pleasant surprise!