What I’m Eating in August: Late-Summer Dinners That Still Heal
August is peak summer produce season—but also peak burnout.
The days are hot, the schedules are packed, and let’s be honest: no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen.
That’s why I keep my dinners simple, seasonal, and gut-healing. You don’t need fancy superfoods or complicated prep to calm inflammation, support digestion, and fuel your body.
In this post, I’m sharing my go-to August dinner formulas—designed to help you heal while still enjoying what’s on your plate.
What Makes a “Healing” Dinner?
Healing meals aren’t about restriction—they’re about balance and intention.
Every meal I build includes:
- Protein for blood sugar balance and gut lining repair
- Cooked vegetables for easier digestion
- Healthy fats to reduce inflammation
- Fresh herbs or spices to support detox and flavor
- Minimal sugar, gluten, or seed oils
This formula helps reduce bloating, regulate hormones, and restore energy—without leaving you hungry or deprived.
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3 Late-Summer Dinner Ideas I’m Loving Right Now
1. Grilled Lemon Chicken with Zucchini and Herbed Quinoa (Jump To Recipe HERE)
- Chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary
- Grilled zucchini rounds
- Cooked quinoa tossed with parsley, mint, and a splash of apple cider vinegar
Why it heals:
Easy to digest, high in protein, rich in anti-inflammatory herbs, and full of minerals for hydration and motility.
2. Ground Turkey Tacos in Lettuce Wraps with Guacamole (Jump To Recipe HERE)
- Seasoned ground turkey with cumin, oregano, garlic, and sea salt
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- Topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, and cilantro
Why it heals:
No bloat from tortillas, easy-to-digest cooked protein, and healthy fats that support bile flow and hormone production.
3. One-Pan Salmon with Roasted Veggies and Coconut Rice (Jump To Recipe HERE)
- Wild-caught salmon with lemon and dill
- Roasted broccoli and carrots in avocado oil
- Jasmine rice cooked in full-fat coconut milk + sea salt
Why it heals:
Omega-3s reduce gut and skin inflammation, coconut supports microbiome balance, and it all tastes like comfort food.
Pro Tips for Keeping Dinner Healing (Even When You’re Exhausted)
- Batch cook proteins at the beginning of the week
- Use pre-chopped or frozen veggies when needed
- Keep a “gut staples” list on your fridge so you always know what to build from
- Don’t overthink it—a reset meal is better than a perfect one
Bloat Be Gone
Summer fun is great. But it wrecks routines.
My End of Summer Slim Down is your clean-it-up, get-back-in-control reset. In just 3 weeks, you’ll tame inflammation, beat the bloat, and start fall with a body that’s actually listening to you again.
JOIN HERE before August 18.
XO,
Dr Sheena
