The midday meal gives you the necessary energy to continue your activities during the day.
It should be well balanced and it is important that your plate respect the parts needed of each food. The part depends of individual needs of everyone but generally for an adult the plate should contain 1/5 of protein, 2/5 vegetables and 2/5 of carbohydrate.
Today I propose a nice and simple dish.
I chose chicken breast because it is an excellent source of protein and it has the nine essential amino acids for our body.
Proteins are the main components of the cell structure of the human body.
I also chose wholegrain pasta because of the important quantity of fibres. It causes a lower peak of insulin as the refined variety. It reduces the probability of hypoglycaemia and extends the feeling of satiety.
Because it fills more than refined pasta, wholegrain pasta avoids snacking between the meals.
Finally a nice ratatouille of seasonal vegetables. Some nice colours in your plate!
Courgettes with few calories but full of vitamins (B, E, C, K), provitamins A, important quantities of minerals and oligo-elements.
Tomato contains lycopene, which is a natural pigment with an antioxidant role for our body. Source of potassium, vitamin C, provitamins A and vitamin B9.
Persons with a fragile bowel can peel it and remove the seeds.
To colour it, some peppers, rich of antioxidants, vitamin C, riche of fibres and stimulating the intestinal transit.
I want to suggest a drink like sparkling or still water, black tea or herbal tea without sugar.
To savour your meal sit down on your table without thinking about your activities. Be careful of your sensations. Take the time to eat calmly and recognize the satiety. Stop eating when you are satisfied, also if the plate it not empty.
Enjoy your meal and see you soon!
