Nutritionist Emily English, known as Em the Nutritionist, has shared her full day of eating on TikTok, offering a practical guide to incorporating essential nutrients into everyday meals. Her cookbook has become a number one Sunday Times bestseller, and her daily menu showcases how she balances flavor and health from breakfast to dinner.
Breakfast: 'Get the Glow' Avocado Toast
For breakfast, Emily prepares her signature 'get the glow' avocado toast. She mixes avocado with basil, spring onion, crumbled feta, and pomegranate seeds. In a 2023 video caption, she explains: 'A little sprinkle gives my dishes a boost of fibre, glow-giving vitamins C, B vitamins and a huge hit of antioxidants. I always have a pot in my fridge to give my dishes an extra boost of nutrition – with none of the mess!' She notes that pomegranate seeds can elevate almost any dish, helping home cooks avoid meal fatigue.
Lunch: Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Garlic Chickpeas
For her second meal, Emily prepares a kale Caesar salad with crispy garlic chickpeas. She uses yogurt in her dressing to create a creamy tang that softens the kale. 'The chickpeas provide a hit of fibre and protein and give a crunch that is reminiscent of the usual croutons,' she says. This dish offers a nutritious twist on a classic salad.
Dinner: Chicken Romesco Bowl
Dinner is a chicken Romesco bowl featuring roasted hazelnuts, roasted peppers, smoked paprika, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil. Emily recommends roasting the hazelnuts 'until they smell lovely and toasty.' The sauce pairs well with pomegranate seeds, which add a sweet pop. 'If you do anything this week, give these recipes a try! You'll find prepared pomegranate seeds in all major supermarkets,' she advises.
Emily's approach demonstrates how simple additions like pomegranate seeds can boost the nutritional value of meals without extra effort. Her recipes are designed to be accessible and flavorful, encouraging home cooks to experiment with nutrient-dense ingredients.
