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The Perfect Meal

The Perfect Meal


You know you need a good balance of proteins, carbs, fats. But how do you turn that knowledge into healthy meals that taste delicious? Just mix and match these ingredients, flavor profiles, and cooking methods to create the perfect meal every time. Seriously, this guide could change your life.

Download the infographic for your printer or tablet. Keep it in your kitchen or bring it along on your next grocery shopping trip.聽And be sure to share it with your friends.

Using the simple instructions in this infographic, you鈥檒l be able to mix and match ingredients and flavor profiles to come up with literally thousands of easy, delicious, health-supporting meals.

Warning: This guide could聽change your life.



HOW TO CREATE
THE PERFECT MEAL

HUNDREDS OF EASY, DELICIOUS, HEALTHY DINNERS
FROM PRECISION NUTRITION'S INGENIOUS CHEF.

Mix and match these ingredients for maximum flavor (and minimal work). The result?
Hundreds of perfectly-portioned meals that taste great and support your health goals

CHOOSE ONE INGREDIENT FROM
EACH OF THE FOUR COLUMNS BELOW.

Make your selection based on what you're in the mood for or what's available (or both)

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“1 you're cooking without of or butter, then use 2 nonstick an of a gril
PORTION YOUR INGREDIENTS.

Use the guide below to portion your meal**
(Remember, you can make more than one portion for leftovers the next day)

PER SERVING:

$ be

PROTEIN

Women: 1 palm
Men: 2 palms

VEGETABLES CARBS

Women: 1 cupped hand
Men: 2 cupped hands

Women: 1 thumb
Men: 2 thumbs

Women: 1 fist
Men: 2 fists

Adjust portions up or down according to:

Your results
* Appetite and satiety
* How frequently you eat

* How frequently you eat
* Your size/caloric needs
* How active you are

“For more nformation, check out: wiww pr eCSIonmutrition Com/calorne Contr ob guide nfogr aphec

CHOOSE AROMATICS
AND GARNISHES.

Select a regional flavor profile below, then choose three or more
ingredients from its list and put them on the counter so they're ready.

FRENCH
* Bay leaf
Tarragon o Black
* Thyme pepper
* Rosemary o Lemon
N

ITALIAN
Capers

Anchovies
* Olives
Orange

* Oregano
* Basil
o Fennel

MEXICAN JAPANESE
* Ancho and
chipotle

chiles

* Lime

* Pickled

radish
Ginger
* Yuzu

* Miso

* Sesame
seeds

* Seaweed

MOROCCAN

© Cardamom Cayenne
* Saffron * Cumin

* Cinnamon * Preserved
* Anise lemon
CARIBBEAN

* Cinnamon

* Allspice

* Nutmeg (

o Cloves

SPANISH

* Smoked paprika * Guindilla
o Parsley peppers
* Bay leaf * Olives
Saffron Orange

COOK THE FOOD.

o Cilantro
¢ Cumin
* Cocoa

THAI
o Cilantro
* Mint

Thai basil

* Lime

Chiles

* Green
onion

© Lemongrass

INDIAN

* Cumin

o Fenugreek (
« Coriander
Turmeric

* Lime

* Scotch
bonnets

o Pickled
mango

Curry
powder
Ginger

Fresh
curry leaf

SOUTHWEST

* Mint
Chiles
* Pepper
* Lime

* Cumin
* Conander
o Cilantro

Use preparation methods outlined in Step 1 and
incorporate the aromatics and garnishes as follows

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Sprinkle preserved foods
and/or chopped nuts

over your plate at the end.

Add fresh herbs to your
vegetable, or garnish
the whole dish at the end

Adc dried spices
to your smart carb

Squeeze fresh
citrus juice over
your protes

Additional flavor tips

Sauté onions in your pan alongside
green vegetables. They add depth
of sweetness and texture

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Add garlic cloves (husk on) to your
pan while your protein 1s cooking, or

When cooking chicken, pork,
or salmon, use any pan drippings
as a flavorful sauce

Sprinkle dried chile flakes or grate
fresh horseradish on your protein

This offers an unexpected kick,
building flavor with minimal effort

to your roasting pan with vegetables
This makes a flavorful garnish.

PUT IT ALL ON YOUR PLATE.

Garnish with an additional sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs if desired

Mix and match these ingredients however you choose.
Here are a few combos to get your imagination going

THAI THREE WAYS

Steak with coconut brown rice and bok choy
* Chicken with eggplant, spelt, and peanuts
* Shrimp with kale and spaghetti squash

INDIAN THREE WAYS

Chicken with spinach, bulgur, and almonds

o Curried chickpeas with eggplant and yogurt

* Red lentils with Brussels sprouts and sweet
potatoes

MEXICAN THREE WAYS

* Chicken with spinach and quinoa
© Salmon with bell peppers and plantain
* Beans with carrots, brown rice, and avocado

MAKE AN AMAZING
MEAL TONIGHT

+ IT'S EASY TO DO.

* THE TEMPLATE IS FLEXIBLE.

+ IT'S BASED ON FLAVOR SCIENCE.
+ THE MEALS TASTE GREAT.

* THEY'RE GOOD FOR YOU TOO.

Donald Grandy

Precision Nutrition Certification - Pn1

Sport and Exercise Coach

dongrandy@gmail.com

*This content is strictly for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.




Comments

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #1

Thanks Donald \ud83d\udc1d Grandy, good stuff and you keep inspiring me!

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