This millennial found her ideal dinner and two years later, she continues to eat it almost daily.
Sharing her recipe on TikTok, Kelly, 29, told her followers that she eats sweet or regular potato, onions, broccoli, topped with avocado, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, and a protein. Typically, she has eggs, but sometimes it can be a lean meat.
In the video shared to @__kellyelizabeth, she states that she has the same meal every night. However, she told Newsweek that the reality is, it’s more like five days per week.
Kelly, from Rhode Island, told Newsweek: “It is the perfect combination of food groups and nutrients.”
Two screenshots from the viral video showing Kelly, wearing a grey sweater, holding a glass bowl with her meal in it.
Two screenshots from the viral video showing Kelly, wearing a grey sweater, holding a glass bowl with her meal in it.
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Kelly said there aren’t any negatives to eating the same thing—it is all positive. It makes grocery shopping easier, gives her a set routine, and provides sustained energy after eating.
However, she admits that she can get bored of the dish. She told Newsweek: “I switch it up and love to create new versions of this power bowl.”
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that the average American diet consists of excess sodium, saturated fat, refined grains, and calories from solid fats and added sugars. Furthermore, the guidelines state that Americans eat fewer vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy products, and oils than recommended.
Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories. They are also encouraged to use oils instead of solid fats when possible.
Kelly appears to follow many of these principles. Yet some TikTok users fail to understand why she would consume the same meal more than once per week. Several users commented on the clip, which has 52,900 views, saying they could never do it.
“I wish I could eat the same thing every single night—it would make my life so easy! Plus this is a nice balanced option, I just get sick of things then don’t want to eat them again for a long time,” said one user.
Expert Insight: Routine vs. Variety
Lifestyle medicine physician Sunil Kumar told Newsweek that Kelly’s routine is great for consistency and reducing decision fatigue. However, “our bodies thrive on nutritional diversity,” he said.
“Rotating colours, fibre types, and proteins helps feed a healthier gut microbiome and ensures a broader range of micronutrients.
“Her approach swapping different potatoes and proteins is a smart middle path.
“Variety doesn’t mean complexity, it means subtle shifts that nourish both body and brain.”
Other comments came from people who follow similar eating patterns.
“You are totally a creature of habit! I can relate,” said one user. A third commented: “I’ve been eating the same thing for every meal and snack since 2012!”
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