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Justin Zuschlag

Who:

Power Vinyasa yoga teacher at Vibe Yoga in Bloomington, Indiana.

Eating philosophy:

My food philosophy revolves around the importance of not labeling foods as “good” or “bad.” Our culture tends to demonize specific food (such as sugar or gluten). I’ve tried eliminating entire food groups in the past, but it only led to disordered eating and anxiety. One of my favorite celebrity chefs, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, best summed up my food philosophy. In an Instagram post one time, she said, “Luv urself, eat ur veggies, move ur body, enjoy ur pie, ignore all the bs, stay hydrated, and be fly.” I think that about sums it up for me.

Breakfast:

I generally have a green juice and oatmeal or toast with almond butter.

Lunch:

If I pack a lunch, it’s usually a mixture of walnuts, green salad, an apple, a green juice and a protein (roasted chickpeas or tuna). I eat out often with my day job, and that usually entails ethnic food, such as Indian or Thai. I generally get chana masala (chickpeas in an Indian sauce) or a vegetable curry with tofu. Since servings are usually way too large, I aim to eat about half of the meal and save the rest for the following day.

Dinner:

I usually roast vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or broccoli and serve them with a protein (chicken or beans) and a complex carbohydrate (whole grain pasta or brown rice).

Healthy indulgence:

My favorite healthy indulgence comes from Deliciously Ella, who taught me the wonders of stuffing medjool dates with almond butter. It has this amazing flavor that reminds me of Reese’s peanut butter cups (but better).