11/22/2025
When a week has you feeling stretched thin -- maybe it’s the endless hours in front of a screen, restless nights of sleep, or grabbing meals on the go -- there’s a comforting approach to eating that can help you find your balance again. This isn’t about drastic resets or trendy cleanses; it’s about nourishing your body with foods that feel like home.
Think slow-digesting, mineral-rich ingredients that are not only satisfying but also simple to prepare.
Here’s what I tend to reach for, without needing to think much about it:
1. Rice bowls with warm vegetables and eggs
The base is always the same: white rice cooked in broth. I layer on wilted greens, steamed squash or zucchini, maybe some pickled carrots from the back of the fridge. A jammy egg on top. The kind of bowl you can eat slowly or quickly, and still feel better either way.
2. Soup that lasts for a few days
Usually lentil or chickpea-based, simmered with onions, celery, and a dash of cumin or smoked paprika. I’ll make it on a Sunday afternoon and portion it into jars. The smell of it on the stove is almost more grounding than the meal itself.
3. Full-fat yogurt with olive oil and seeds
Spoonfuls of Greek or sheep’s milk yogurt in a small bowl. A drizzle of good olive oil, a handful of pumpkin seeds, and flaky salt. Cold, creamy, savory. It works as a snack or a strange-but-satisfying breakfast when nothing else appeals.
4. Roasted root vegetables tossed in tahini
Sweet potatoes, parsnips, or beets roasted until the edges catch. I’ll make extra and store them in glass containers, then spoon over a dressing of tahini, lemon, and garlic when I’m ready to eat. Soft, earthy, grounding.
5. Herbal infusions or broth instead of caffeine
I usually swap coffee for something that feels more hydrating, like nettle or lemon balm steeped in a pot. Or a mug of warm broth with salt and a squeeze of lime.
They’re steadying without needing to be perfect, flavorful without being complicated. They don’t fix anything, but they do help me find my footing again.