Jef Nelson is the owner and coach at Shogun Fitness in Seattle.

Jef Nelson

Eating clean, delicious, convenient meals every day sounds nearly impossible. But we promise it’s not, and we know just the guy to prove it. Enter Jef Nelson. The owner of Shogun Fitness in Seattle, Jef has a simple formula for balanced meals—a healthy mix of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, fibrous veggies, and a little bit of fat. He keeps his clients healthy throughout the week by batch cooking protein with Joule, minimizing calories with the right herbs and spices, and focusing on complex carbs and good-for-you fats. It’s the all-star, not-so-secret formula to sexy, healthy, tasty meals. And the results? Guilt-free food that actually tastes good. Now that’s something we could all use every day. *OTHER PEOPLE’S IDEAS: A Series From ChefSteps

At ChefSteps, we love to cook. And we love to share our top tips and techniques with you. But we’re not the boss of everything, and we learn from our friends and colleagues every day. That’s why we created Other People’s Ideas, a new series starring our favorite subject experts. These talented folks are here to help you tackle everything from soup dumplings to pizza pie—and have a ton of fun along the way. You down with OPI? Yeah you are. Let’s do this.*