The goal of every meal is really just two things:
- Nourish your body with a mix of nutrients.
- Satisfy your brain and stomach so you’re not thinking about food again for at least 4–6 hours.
That’s it.
How your meal looks will vary — work schedule, cravings, mood, planning, time, life — all of that plays a role.
But here’s the take-home:
If you find yourself thinking about food every 1–2 hours, something is off.
Either the meal was too small, too fast-digesting, or missing something important (usually protein or volume).
There are many ways to build meals that actually hold you over.
We’ll keep finding the versions that work best for your day-to-day life.