Ora Vance never had time for complicated dinners. Between working full-time and managing a busy household, her evenings were already packed.
But when gut issues started interfering with her sleep and energy, she knew she had to make a change—without adding stress to her schedule.
That’s when she fell in love with one-pan meals. A Health Nutrition Book: The Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients
“I needed something easy, something realistic,” Ora recalls. “But I also needed to support my gut health.”
So she began researching simple, balanced meals that could be cooked quickly, cleaned up easily, and still deliver on the nutrition her digestive system needed.
At first, she stuck to the basics—lean proteins, cooked vegetables, and healthy fats.
But over time, she got more creative, folding in fermented sides, root vegetables rich in fiber, and gentle herbs like ginger and turmeric. Her meals became both a comfort and a remedy.
What surprised her most was how enjoyable these meals became. “It felt like self-care, not sacrifice,” she says. “I wasn’t giving anything up. I was finally giving my body what it needed.”
Now, Ora swears by the ritual of one-pan cooking. It’s her way of saying no to overwhelm and yes to nourishment. Her evenings are calmer, her digestion smoother, and her family has even started requesting their favorite gut-friendly dishes.
“Food is powerful,” she says simply. “And when you make it easy, it becomes something you can do every day—not just when you’re trying to fix something.”
