They say you have to choose between flavor and health. You know what? They’re wrong.
Here’s how seven nutrition and fitness experts build delicious, healthful meals that fuel their lives:
Pre-Workout
Troy Brooks | @troy_brooks
Troy, a wellness professional specializing in pre- and post-natal personal training, recommends keeping it low carb and nutrient dense before workouts.
Troy’s Bowl:
- Baby Spinach
- Harissa
- Spicy Lamb Meatballs
- Kalamata Olives
- Cabbage Slaw
“Lean easily digestible protein, rich greens, essential healthy fats — and the Harissa is loaded in vitamins and helps speed up your metabolism.”
Plant Based
Jules Hunt | @omandthecity
This yoga and mindfulness teacher, wellness entrepreneur, and blogger, is not vegan – but she still very much enjoys a meat-free meal.
Jules’s Bowl:
- Spinach
- Saffron Basmati Rice
- Traditional Hummus
- Roasted Vegetables (seasonal)
- Cauliflower Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Carrots + Currants (seasonal)
- Lemon Herb Tahini
“I love all of the clean and simple ingredients in this bowl. While I do eat meat, I opted to keep it plant-based since it’s already jam-packed with delicious whole foods!”
Recovery Meal
Mike Donavanik | @mikedfitness
This celebrity trainer and fitness content creator typically skips breakfast and eats a light lunch – so dinner must be heavy and protein-rich.
Mike’s Bowl:
- Saffron Basmati Rice
- Tzatziki
- Eggplant + Red Pepper
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Braised Beef
- Braised Lamb
- Tomato + Cucumber
- Tomato + Onion
- Kalamata Olives
- Red Pepper Chickpea dressing (seasonal)
“This bowl is hearty, nutrient-rich, and flavorful – couldn’t ask for more.”
Whole30
Claire Siegel | @thepetiteprofessional
As a Registered Dietitian & Whole30 Coach, Claire acknowledges that eating out while following the Whole30 plan can be no fun. CAVA is the exception.
Claire’s Bowl:
- SuperGreens
- SplendidGreens
- Grilled Chicken
- Carrots + Currants (seasonal)
- Diced Cucumber Tomato + Cucumber
- Cabbage Slaw
- Lemon Wedge
- Green Harissa
“I love that CAVA has ingredient transparency AND some amazingly tasty and interesting Whole30 components to mix and match!”
Paleo
Nancy Chen | @approachingpaleo
This wellness blogger, yoga instructor, and boxing trainer built a Paleo bowl full of hearty cruciferous greens that are a match to the rich braised lamb and spicy harissa dressing.
Nancy’s Bowl:
- SuperGreens
- Braised Lamb
- Roasted Vegetables (seasonal)
- Carrots + Currants (seasonal)
- Kalamata Olives
- Cabbage Slaw
- Tomato + Onion
- Lemon Herb Tahini
- Green Harissa
“It’s perfectly filling without being too heavy.”
On the Go
Adam Von Rothfelder | @vonrothfelder
This performance lifestyle coach and CEO of Strong Coffee Company is constantly on the go, so maintaining a balanced lifestyle – and diet – is a must.
Adam’s Bowl:
- SuperGreens
- Saffron Basmati Rice
- Eggplant + Red Pepper
- Harissa
- Crazy Feta
- Grilled Chicken
- Roasted Vegetables (seasonal)
- Falafel
- Cabbage Slaw
- Carrots + Currants (seasonal)
- Tomato + Onion
- Fresh Mint
- Lemon Herb Tahini
“Since finding CAVA, it’s been that much easier to eat well without breaking the bank.”
Post-Workout
Mona Lavinia | @monalavinia
After a hard workout on the track, a tough boxing session, or a strength training class, this fitness curator is looking to fuel and replenish with plant-based protein from falafel, hummus, and black lentils.
Mona’s Bowl:
- Arugula
- Brown Basmati Rice
- Black Lentils
- Tzatziki
- Traditional Hummus
- Falafel
- Cabbage Slaw
- Tomato + Cucumber
- Kalamata Olives
- Lemon Wedge
- Pickled Banana Peppers
- Red Pepper Chickpea dressing (seasonal)
“Lentils are such a gift – I love the flavor and texture, and they’re perfect for the cooler months.”