A Colorful, Mostly Veggie Dinner — Nourishing, Light & Easy on the Tummy

When it comes to mealtimes, I’ve learned that nothing makes me feel better than a plate full of fresh, colorful vegetables. Over the years, my eating habits have naturally shifted toward a mostly plant-based style — with lots of veggies, fruits, nuts, and plain yogurt — though I still enjoy my fair share of pork, chicken, and fish for balance.

I’m especially grateful that my three girls share the same love for veggies, especially raw ones. This has made healthy eating at home so much easier, and I always feel happy seeing them enjoy a plate of greens without fuss.

Tonight’s 'dinner' (eaten at 1pm) was another colorful and satisfying bowl:

🥒 Raw sliced cucumbers
🍅 Raw sliced tomatoes
🌶️ Radish kimchi (for that perfect spicy, tangy kick! And it's homemade by Sherilyn)
🥬 Blanched celery and snow peas
🍢 4 sticks of chicken satay

It was simple, nourishing, and absolutely delicious! I love meals like this — mostly vegetables with just a small portion of meat (less than one-third of the plate). It’s easy on digestion and leaves me feeling light, energized, and good about what I’ve put into my body.

As for breakfast and lunch (breakfast eaten at 630 am and lunch at 9 am), it was my usual lineup of wholesome favorites:

☕ Decaf coffee with fresh milk
🍊 One orange & a juicy ruby red kiwi
🍋 A glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice
🥣 A warm almond milk drink with dehydrated purple sweet potato powder and ground flax seed
🥚 One half-boiled egg
🍞 Two slices of sprouted wheat bread
— One topped with black sesame paste, and the other paired with savory chicken serunding (Malay-style meat floss).

And later this afternoon, when Cass returns from school, I’ll have my light ‘supper’ at around 4pm — just some blanched Siew Pak Choy and a handful of homemade granola with nuts. Sherilyn made the granola  a few days ago.  Simple, healthy, and filling enough to keep me going till the day winds down.

My last meal of the day on most days is no later than 5pm.

I’ve come to appreciate how this way of eating — colorful, balanced, and mostly plant-based — has not only helped with digestion but also lifts my mood and energy. Food really is medicine when we eat mindfully.

So tell me, what’s on your plate today? Are you a veggie-lover too, or do you prefer a more protein-heavy meal? I’d love to hear your favorites! 🌱🥗

My light 'dinner' at 1pm today - 4 sticks of chicken satay, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, blanched celery + snow peas, and homemade radish kimchi.  

Our lunch and dinner yesterday - chicken satay, beef satay, fried meehoon, kuih, and other dishes from hubby's kitchen.