You can build a powerful, nutritious meal in just two minutes with simple ingredients.

The Salmon Protein Bowl:
Spinach, cucumber, edamame, salmon, avocado, and sunflower seeds — about 60 grams of protein in one bowl, plus omega-3, antioxidants, zinc, selenium, and healthy fat.

Digestion times to know:

• Fish: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Eggs: about 4 hours
• Steak: up to 8 hours

Label tips for your dressing:

• Real balsamic vinegar comes from grapes — cheap versions use corn syrup
• Sesame oil should be pure, not blended with soy oil
• Maple syrup is the best sugar option when you need a little sweetness

Food safety tip:
Soak vegetables in a water and vinegar solution for 1-2 minutes. Vinegar's low pH kills most harmful bacteria. During food recalls, rinse longer and use a little more vinegar.

Balance is the goal — not perfection.