A Nutritionist’s Take on the ‘Girl Dinner’ Trend (and What to Eat Instead)

We’ve all seen the viral ‘Girl Dinner’ trend - a chaotic little charcuterie board of crackers, baby cucumbers, a few grapes, and maybe a random slice of cheese. But while it may feel fun, light, or even freeing in a scroll-through kind of way, it’s not exactly what your body’s calling for, especially if you’re dealing with stress, low energy, or hormone imbalances.

As a nutritionist and a mama, I get it - sometimes you’re too tired to cook. But your body still deserves nourishment. What if we upgraded ‘Girl Dinner’ into something that actually supports your blood sugar, nervous system, and mood without needing to turn the oven on?

Here’s how I’d recreate the vibe but with feel-good food that works for your body, not against it:

A nourishing snack plate with hard-boiled eggs, humous, seeded crackers, olives, cherry tomatoes, and a square of dark chocolate.

A ‘chill girl’ wrap with leftover roasted veggies, avocado, and grilled chicken or tofu.

A smoothie bowl topped with nut butter and seeds for a soothing, anti-stress hit.

Nourishment doesn’t have to mean perfection - just intention. You can still romanticise your dinner. Just add some protein, colour, and chill.