Protein + fiber are just the headline! The real work in this bowl is happening at the cellular level - incoming nerd rambling below.. 👇 This provides B vitamins from beef, beans, and sweet potato 🍠 that support cellular energy production and nervous system function. The mix of cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, easily added by buying a pre-cut kale slaw mix) supplies compounds like sulforaphane that support liver detox pathways and hormone metabolism, while also reducing inflammation. These same vegetables deliver prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, improving digestion and gut barrier health over time (my favorite part to talk about, my close friends and family are rolling their eyes right now) Vitamin C from bell peppers and jalapeño supports immune function and enhances iron absorption, while beta-carotene from sweet potatoes and greens contributes to skin, eye, and cellular health. I don’t have a dietetics degree like my friend The Dietician Dish but I do have a nerdy interest in microbiology (and, a degree in biological sciences). I focus a lot on these things & have noticed such a difference in the way I feel (& have lost weight). I try to keep my nerd posts to a minimum, but let me know if you want the recipe, or even read this far! 😂 LTKfitnessgoals LTKfoodie LTKActive