Well Balanced brain food
The internet is full of contradicting information and all or nothing diet plans that can only get us in a tizzy. What you feed your brain matters! We strive to provide you with the best “brain food” on our blog: inspirational, encouraging, and evidence-based. Take a look around!
asked and answered
Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot
How Can I Make Time for Self-Care?
Self-care is based on what you need, and you get to decide when to practice it. There are many ways to incorporate self-care, even when time is limited.
Why eat local?
As the autumn season rolls in with its warm...
How do you practice mindfulness?
Mindfulness is living presently in the moment and appreciating its uniqueness, knowing we will never live that moment or experience again. Whenever we practice mindfulness, we bring a sense of awareness to what we are doing directly through our senses. Mindfulness is a personal practice and can be utilized at any moment. It offers a buffer between external experiences and internal reactions.
recipes and meal planning
Ideas For Well Balanced Meals That Are Delicious and Nutritious.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
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Festive Sweet Potato Bread
Quick bread makes a festive, fun, and sweet...
Lentil Mushroom Burgers
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Health and wellness book club
Get The Scoop and Join the Conversations About A Variety of Health and Wellness Books
How to detect food myths like a scientist
Part of the frustration around nutrition is that...
Understanding Your Metabolism
Do you know your metabolism well? Maybe you wish...
Are you friends with your nervous system?
The nervous system is at the heart of our daily...
well balanced wisdom
Bite Size Ideas, Tools, and Other Resources To Help You On Your Wellness Journey
Legumes: Fuel For Our Future
Legumes are a family of plants that includes beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas. They have been a staple food in many cultures for centuries and are known for their nutritional value. Recent research has shown that legumes may also have a role in promoting longevity.
Longevity, or the ability to live a long and healthy life, is influenced by many factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and diet. The Mediterranean diet, rich in legumes, has been associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and longer life expectancy.
New Year’s Resolution Guide
New Year’s resolutions should be empowering and realistic. At Well Balanced we believe you can make changes any time of the year, but we are happy to share some tips on how to create a resolution that is unique to your needs.
Gift Yourself a Healthy New Year
During the season of giving to others, you deserve something special too. And there is no better gift than the one you give yourself.