the lbmd girl dinner
If you’re a frequent social media user, you may have seen the recent “girl dinner” trend, offering insight into the many “meal” concoctions women come up with when they are too busy or tired to cook.
This trend started as an offhand joke on Tiktok when a clever creator shared a simple spread of bread, cheese, and fruit, calling it a “‘girl dinner,’ or something a medieval peasant might have eaten.” The “girl dinner” trend caught on, leading several other women to highlight their stockpiled plates of Doritos, pickles, Ramen Noodles, ice cream bars, and shredded cheese. Since then, the trend has moved on to boy dinner, mom dinner, kid dinner, and so on.
It’s funny, it’s cute, but is it healthy? Maybe not, but it is simple, and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.
As we know from studying the science of habit formation, if a habit is easy and convenient, it is far more likely to stick. So, let’s lean into it, shall we? Introducing a perfect combination of simplicity and health: The LBMD Girl Dinner.
The LBMD Girl Dinner focuses on three key components to keep you satiated while maintaining a healthy weight:
· Plants for volume, fiber, and gut health
· Lean proteins to fuel muscles and satisfy hunger
· Complex carbohydrates for a quick source of energy
With this in mind, what are some examples of a nutritious “girl dinner?”
23 g protein/485 calories – String cheese, two turkey sausage sticks, apple slices, sugar snap peas, hummus, Crunchmaster crackers.
22 g protein/388 calories – Low-fat cottage cheese, tomato slices, a toasted slice of Dave’s Killer Bread, celery with 2 tbsp almond butter.
25 g protein/367 calories – Rotisserie chicken (3 oz), bibb lettuce, two clementines, pitted olives, mini Babybel cheese.
28 g of protein/411 calories – Triple zero Greek yogurt, mixed berries, 2 cups of air-popped corn, two hard-boiled eggs, dill pickle spears.
The best part of each of the options? I could make them with foods I already have in my fridge and pantry. If you’re feeling fun and fancy, serve it on a charcuterie board – eating nutritiously doesn’t have to be hard work! If you keep your kitchen stocked with healthy choices and have lean protein as a focus on your plate, you’ll do great.
Nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are a main focus at each LBMD & Associates visit because proper nutrition plays a role in so many disease processes. If you would like support and accountability with your health goals, come meet with us to learn more about the benefits of membership medicine.