“stuffed.”

They say breakfast is essential to starting your day off right, as it should be the biggest meal of the day. Lunch is lighter, but also needs to fill you up with healthy protein and fats. About the time you start getting a little hungry, it’s nice to have something quick, healthy and delicious you can whip up in minutes. We found these smart and easy lunch/ brunch meals that accomplish just that. They can also be a quick snack in between meals too, if you’re still wanting something, but don’t want to feel bloated.

These veggie protein “bowls” can be as creative as you like with any type of vegetable you can fill with hummus, quinoa, chicken salad, tuna, shrimp, you name it! The great part is you can be vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or a meat eater and these still work!

Eating lighter with more nutritionally dense food has helped so many aspects in our world. In addition, it alleviates the cravings for the things we try to stay away from.

Have fun with your own combinations of this bowl-style eating. The possibilities are endless!

XO, The Bloom TDL

(images via pinterest)

crochet.

The best beach cover-ups we’ve come across this season accomplish many things at once, which we LOVE! They’re lightweight, stylish, and versatile—looking just as good over your bathing suit by the pool as they do during a hotel lunch! Whether you’re headed on a weeklong vacation to Hawaii or island-hopping around Greece this summer, be sure to pack a few swimsuit cover-ups you can throw on after a dip in the water.

One of our favorite looks is crochet. It’s the perfect cover-up style—breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and just transparent enough to show off a little bit of your swimsuit. Our top picks are those featured here! If you like a little more coverage but still want to look on trend, go for a longer length, in your favorite shade with fun details. Just remember the sunscreen!

XO, The Bloom TDL

(images via pinterest)