What's on your plate?

[lylysa]

Hello there, ladies and gents!

Keeping in line with all the fun and interactive threads asking about your most recent halls, items you have your eyes on, what you're currently wearing, what's your hair routine, and more, I've decide to branch out and ask:

"What's on your plate?"

The beauty world doesn't just stop at skin care and cosmetics, it also goes hand in hand with your overall health and well-being, so with that, I'm curious to see what we're all chowing down and snacking on be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or inbetween!

For those with apps that help count calories or to those who just want to keep a log, here's a place to share, possibly find and share some recipes, and even tips on maintaining a balanced diet.

Don't just share food items, but even drinks! I'm a huge fan of tea and at least have a cup of green tea a day (anti-oxidants) and drink plenty of water.

For lunch today, I had:

-Brown rice

-Steamed egg

-Steamed red snapper with green onion, sesame oil, and black pepper

-Gai lan (it's a type of Chinese vegetable/greens)

Now, tell me, Beauty Talk world, what do you have? 😄

[JoSometimes]

@Mellmars1185 That looks so colourful, delicious, and fresh! More so since you grew some of it yourself!

[Mellmars1185]

@JoSometimes Thank you very much 🙏. There is something special and rewarding about making dishes with ingredients you grew.

[CynthieLu]

Rainbow pasta looks so good on the plate @Mellmars1185  I imagine your fresh basil tastes soo good along with it 🥲 yum!

[Mellmars1185]

I have had this pasta for a while. I was waiting for the perfect dish to use it in. While this is not what I was planning on using it for, I am happy I did! @CynthieLu Thank you 😊

[DaneeBT]

@Mellmars1185 That looks so good! I love pasta salads!

[Mellmars1185]

@DaneeBT Thank you! I taste tested it and it is really fresh tasting. This is my first time making it. The recipe says to top with balsamic glaze to taste.

[DaneeBT]

@Mellmars1185 I love balsamic!! That sounds amazing on top!

[itsfi]

This looks delicious @Mellmars1185! I love all the pasta colors, and caprese 😋 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi Thank you! I can't wait to eat it!

[Mellmars1185]

I made a salad with beats, chick peas, cucumber, feta and dill. The dressing is olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. I like having fresh cold salads ready to go in the summer when it is too hot too cook.

 

[tsavorite]

@Mellmars1185 ,

I love beets added to salads!

[Mellmars1185]

@tsavorite Right? Their texture and earthy flavour are so good.

[Ispend2much6]

Excellent idea, and so much goodness in your salad! @Mellmars1185 

[Mellmars1185]

@Ispend2much6 Thank you 😊🙏

[Cissy63]

@Mellmars1185  You are so right.  This looks delicious 😋 

[Mellmars1185]

@Cissy63 Thank you 😊🙏

[itsfi]

I love having refreshing salads like this on hand @Mellmars1185! I’ve not seen this combo of ingredients and am making a note to give this a try. The feta and dill must add a  great texture and flavor. 😃 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi It was really good. However, as the days passed the beets became sweeter and the feta and cucumbers became pinker. I was the only one in the house eating it (which is too bad because it was really good). I think it is best if eaten within 2 days from my experience.

[CynthieLu]

This looks soooo good! @Mellmars1185 perfect for a hot day 😃

[Mellmars1185]

@CynthieLu Thank you! More salads to come.i have been inspired by my Instagram feed lol. There is also a lot of local produce available. I really love seasonal produce.

[CynthieLu]

Yum 🥕🥬🥒 it looks fantastic!

I love my seasonal fruits and veg too @Mellmars1185 I'm very lucky I love healthy food, my son on the other hand is a harder sell. He feels less passionately about them 😋