The infinite healthy meals protocol

What is it & why should I learn this protocol?

Two weeks ago we covered how to riff on stir-fry noodles Today’s protocol is a mental model to create endless different types of meals, not just noodles.

As covered in the original video, thinking of healthy meals is tough until you create a system. The famous Atomic Habits quote applies to our eating habits: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

How do I implement it?

1) Start with a seasoning/flavoring medium of choice

• Choose a dry seasoning mix (ex: a rub)
• Make or buy a flavorful sauce (ex: a stir-fry sauce)
• Learn a marinade or dressing (ex: mayo marinade or vinaigrette)

2) Then, season and cook a protein accordingly.

3) Once you have a cooked, flavorful protein, add it to a form factor, such as on a sandwich, salad, wrap, or rice bowl. Customize w/ toppings or garnishes.

Callouts & notes

Start with one seasoning technique and then see how many dishes you can make. When you get bored, switch to a different seasoning technique.

• This is similar to the Sunday braising protocol, which advocates for batch-prepping shredded meat and then using that in many different ways instead of traditional meal prepping.