Well Balanced brain food
Nutrition shouldn’t feel confusing, but the internet is overflowing with conflicting advice, fad diets, and unrealistic promises.
At Well Balanced Nutrition, we cut through the noise with practical, evidence-based nutrition advice that actually fits real life.
Think of this blog as your source for trustworthy “brain food,” encouraging, inspiring, and backed by science, without the guilt or gimmicks. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and take a look around.
Protein-Rich Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
I love eggs for breakfast. With just the right amount of protein and fat, they are satisfying and delicious until......
What’s for dinner? 8 chicken-free dinner ideas
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road? A: Because it was free range. Hearing about people's diets is one of my...
Delicious ways to indulge your sweet tooth AND nourish your body
It’s rare that I meet someone who doesn’t have a sweet tooth. Some of us struggle more than others with sweet...
Chi-chi-chia! Are chia seeds a fad or a true health food?
How in the world did we go from using chia seeds to grow green "fur" on Chia Pets to eating the seeds as a health...
The trouble with dreaming big and why baby steps matter
It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme, Put Your Best Fork Forward, has me thinking about the trouble with...
3 common mistakes | whole grains and heart health part 4
We've been talking about whole grains this month and this is the last post in this series. If you missed the first 3...
4 delicious swaps | whole grains and heart health – part 3
Every Wednesday this month we are talking about whole grains because of their connection to good heart health. If you...
You’ve been challenged | whole grains and heart health – part 2
In honor of Heart Health month, every Wednesday in February we are talking about whole grains because of their...
Are carbs bad? Whole grains and heart health part 1
Carbs get a bad rap. Many people are eliminating them, assuming they might be intolerant to them or just plain writing...
Create your own yummy healthy treasure box
I love TED talks! Have you discovered these amazing short videos that will inspire, educate, and entertain you for...
The one thing that got my child to eat broccoli again
Many parents want to know how they can get their children to eat more vegetables. I work with young families...
A Simple 2-Step System For Ending Dinnertime Chaos
Why is dinner time so daunting? Kristen shares some sanity-saving strategies she uses to make cooking at home a more...