Our dietitian’s take on “girl dinners”

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In a nutshell Happy Monday, friends! ICYMI: TikTok has been *obsessed* with "girl dinners" lately. I love a good foodie trend that requires minimal effort, but after browsing through the hashtag, it looks like the majority of videos feature plates that look super nutrient deficient. This got me thinking … Is the "girl dinner" trend healthy or harmful? We tapped our resident dietitian Lisa Valente, MS, for her take, which we share below. After that, we're talking about: • CBD gummies in a variety of delicious flavors • Ways to stay nourished when you're always busy • What's the healthiest type of water to drink? • 10 natural strategies to balance your hormones Be well, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline

Written by Morgan Mandriota August 14, 2023 • 4 min read

what's got us buzzing Our dietitian's take on the TikTok "girl dinner" trend What's up with "girl dinners"? With over 500 million views on TikTok, "girl dinners" are a new trend where people share videos of their low maintenance meals. It's basically a snack plate that's meant to be a full meal. So, what's the issue? Some plates are snack charcuterie boards that seem to lack proper nutrients and look a lot like disordered eating. Our resident dietitian Lisa Valente, MS, has found a couple of other downsides: The name. Anyone can eat like this! Inconsistency. "What I'm seeing ranges from really small meals to more substantial dinners." What a balanced plate really looks like. Hint: It doesn't solely consist of chips, plain pasta, and pickles. (Sorry!) Valente's pro tip: "You want to make sure you're getting enough food in and combining a variety of foods to get different nutrients in — carbs, fat, protein — and some produce." Watch Healthline's Instagram reel to see her version of a healthy, well-balanced "girl dinner." "I love showing people that dinner or lunch doesn't have to involve a lot of cooking or look a certain way," she explains. "You can just assemble foods and have something easy but still satisfying." Tell us: What do you think of this trend? Are you a "girl dinner" fan or hater? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com to share your thoughts. (Please note that we may use your name and response in an upcoming edition!)

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Monday Kick Start Hacks for getting in nutrients when you're always on the go Busy bees, unite! Whether you whip up a "girl dinner" or want a more elaborate meal, trust there are ways to get in your daily nutrients with minimal effort. Low maintenance strategies. Here are five ways to optimize your cooking efforts and stay nourished when you're always busy: • 🚚 Skip a trip to the grocery store. Get premade meals or ready-to-cook ingredients delivered straight to your door with the 12 best meal delivery services of 2023. • 🍲 Meal prep. Check out our meal prep 101 guide to learn how to save time by preparing all of your weekly meals in advance. • 🍳 Cook easy meals. Looking for easy and healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes? We whipped up a list of 28 options that are kid-friendly and low budget. • 🥡 Opt for healthier takeout. This is just one of our 19 clever ways to eat healthy on a tight budget (and schedule). • 💊 Consider supplements. Don't want to stray from your routine? No worries. Supplements can help where your diet falls short. As always, speak with a doctor before starting a new supplement to make sure it's right for you.

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