Build-A-Bowl: 7 Healthy Party Ideas With Jessica Alba’s Nutritionist

Same, same - but different. When entertaining these days, dietary differences can get wacky. What to do?  L.A. nutritionist Kelly Leveque is sharing this killer piece of entertaining advice that will keep you from pulling your hair out: the bowl bar. From taco bowls to broth bowls, give this idea a try...

Los Angeles is a melting pot - not only of people, but also of cultures and cuisines. Angelenos have an astounding array of food preferences, attitudes, allergies and lifestyles. (Just listen to the table next to you order their food the next time you’re out.) All this diversity has enriched the L.A. food scene and created options aplenty for people to choose from.

But what if you’re hosting a party? As any host can attest, trying to satisfy paleos and vegetarians and clean eaters (and not-so-clean eaters) can be a challenge. So how can you do it? Three words: Build a bar.

From breakfast bowls and smoothies, to pasta night and taco Tuesday, a “build your own” bar gives guests the opportunity to eat what they want, when and how they want it, and without judgment. And it won’t totally overwhelm the host. By providing a few staples, together with several accouterments and add-ons, you can satisfy all. You won’t be throwing away dressed salads and old appetizers at the end of the night, and it will help you prep your vegetables for the week. Below are some of our Be Well favorite “build your own” options to let your guests have the “same same, but different” meals.

But first, to ensure you don’t over do the options, follow these three simple rules: [olists num=1][olists num=2]

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