What should I eat?

06/26/25 4:39pm

I'm trying to make sure to eat healthy while also getting some carbs in with a balanced meal. Some meals i've already eaten are: 1. Baked fish, rice, scrambled eggs 2. Rice, corn, fish 3. pasta with teriyaki sauce, oranges on the side I feel like I have good things but I just don't want to eat the same combination or mix the wrong foods together like pasta and oranges, really? Can you help me decide what to eat?

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wikiHow Editorial Team

06/26/25 8:53pm

It’s great that you want to eat healthy, balanced meals! Pasta and oranges are both delicious, so no judgment there. Here are some filling and healthy meal and snack ideas for you to try:

Breakfast:

Bell pepper eggs: Just slice a pepper into rings, sauté the rings for a few minutes on each side, then crack an egg into each ring and let them cook for another 5–10 minutes. Eggs are high in protein, and bell peppers are a tasty complex carb—meaning they’re digested more slowly than simple carbs, giving you more energy for longer.
Greek yogurt with berries: Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are all delicious complex carbs that are high in antioxidants!
Oatmeal and nuts: Walnuts or almonds will keep you full for a while, and oatmeal is rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates. Add some cinnamon or honey for extra flavor.

Lunch:

Quinoa-cucumber salad with chickpeas: Both quinoa and chickpeas are great sources of fiber and complex carbohydrates, and cucumbers aid in hydration and bone health.
Avocado salad: Slice up a cucumber, dice a small red onion, slice an avocado (a great source of complex carbohydrates!) into bite-sized pieces, add a cup of grape tomatoes, and dress with red wine vinaigrette.
Egg white frittata: Eggs are high in protein (and delish!). Add veggies like spinach, broccoli, or zucchini to your frittata to boost your complex carb intake, and include some feta cheese for a salty, low-calorie flavor.

Snacks:

Apples and almond butter: Delicious, and a great source of both fiber and protein.
Berries and low-fat whipped cream: Berries are high in antioxidants and fiber, while low-fat whipped cream is a tasty sweet treat with fewer calories and less fat than other dessert options.
Salted popcorn: Popcorn is delicious even with no butter or oil—and it makes a perfect low-calorie snack!

Dinner:

Turkey meatballs with zoodles: Turkey is high in protein but low in fat, and zoodles (zucchini noodles) are a tasty, complex carb alternative to pasta. Top with parmesan and marinara sauce!
Baked sweet potatoes with feta and avocado: Sweet potatoes are filling and fibrous complex carbs, and they’re delicious when topped with fiber-rich, fatty avocado and low-calorie feta.
Minestrone soup: This low-calorie veggie soup is tasty and a great way to add complex carb-rich legumes and starchy veggies to your diet.