Servings This Recipes Yields about 8Serving Size 2-3 bites355Gingerbread Bites Save Recipe Print Recipe 1/4 cup organic oats1/4 cup almond flour1 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup dates, pitted1/4 cup coconut flakes, optionalInstructionsMix all ingredients, minus dates, into a food processor and blend into a fine flour consistency.Add…
Grinch Fruit Snacks
Servings This Recipes Yields 1Serving Size 1834Grinch Fruit Snacks Save Recipe Print Recipe 1 small bunch green grapes1-2 ripe bananas1 pint strawberriesYogurt raisins (or mini marshmallows)ToothpicksInstructionsPrepare ingredients:Wash & remove grapes from the stem.Slice banana into 1/4 inch round slices.Wash strawberries and remove the green top.To assemble:Start by sticking 1 yogurt raisin on the tip of…
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You know how there’s a new diet or nutrition news article coming out every day?! It’s overwhelming and confusing for most people – especially those of us trying to be healthy and make better choices. For many people, diet is a 4-letter word (literally and figuratively!) that makes one shutter and recoil. Here’s the thing,…
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It’s rare that I meet someone who doesn’t have a sweet tooth. Some of us struggle more than others with sweet cravings. How do we choose to indulge our sweet tooth (or not to) in a healthy way? Here are 4 mindfulness strategies: Mindful Pause Often times we crave sweets because of some underlying thought…
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Why me? It’s not fair. How did this happen? For 1 in 5 American’s suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), these are common thoughts and questions that cross the mind. Maybe after a weekend of eating out and enjoying food with friends and family suddenly, cramping, bloating, and discomfort takes over the gut and all…
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The other morning I was reading a great book by Kate Northrup titled Money: A Love Story. This is not your typical financial planning book. Instead, it’s an opportunity to take a mindful journey to understand and develop a healthier relationship with money. Northrup goes on to explain there are a lot of feelings and emotions around money and anybody…
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Should I follow the “keto” diet? Lucy and I have been asked this question a lot lately. The answer is (drumroll please)… it depends. Read on to find out the facts, determine if it’s right for you and see what we recommend. Ketogenic Diet Explained Let’s start by answering the question, WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC…
Top 10 Ways to Wellness in SoDu
As a registered dietitian, and owner of Well Balanced Nutrition, I am always on a mission to find more health and wellness resources for myself and my clients. The original intent of this article was to highlight the different wellness businesses and programs in South Durham; instead, I discovered not just businesses but passionate individuals on…
You are more than a number on the scale! | 5 ways to track your health off the scale
Kara showed up in my office feeling frustrated and confused, she exclaims “just when I think I’m doing well and finally losing weight, I step on the scale and see the same number for the third month in a row!“ Kara previously lost weight by eliminating most carbohydrates – motivated to look fabulous in her…
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Before going out to for Italian food with friends, Lisa thought she would order the baked chicken parmesan with a salad. Once at the restaurant, hungry and exhausted from an overwhelming workweek, she ordered the ooey gooey cheesy lasagna and ate it all. Then, Lisa woke up the next morning two pounds heavier and feeling…