First, the meaning of the word: a bowl is what in Portugal we call to that deep plate that we use to eat a soup. But what we are going to talk about here is meals where all the ingredients fit in one bowl . Using the bowl to mix and serve different types of food, raw or cooked, is a concept that has been successful in restaurants in recent years, especially aimed at people who are looking for practical options to take to work. These ‘modern’ bowls fit everything : combinations of salads, cereals, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, pasta or rice, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. To eat, all you need is a spoon or fork. Know that : Eating from a bowl is an ancient practice in countries such as Japan, China and South Korea. In Hawaii, one of the typical dishes is the “poke”, which consists of small pieces of fish, rice and sauces in a bowl. The bowls only contain food in small pieces or thin slices, which require no knife to cut them. Bowls are often referred to as healthier than a traditional meal. Anyone who follows these recipe tips already knows what there is to say on this subject: Bowls are healthy, yes, depending on the food we put there and their nutritional contribution . To this extent, they can also be a useful way to eat the daily doses of fruits, vegetables and cereals that the body needs. Any chef will also add that a bowl is tasty if you combine the food well, respecting textures and flavors! Now check out the recipes from our nutritionists Alexandra Lima , Liliana Natário , Maria Inês Cardoso , Sara Moço e Susana Cardoso . Meet the nutrition clinical team from Hospital da Luz network.
