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.
Latest Recipes
The No-Cook Summer Recipe Series: Mango Salsa
Welcome to the last post of or series! Thank you for joining us as we embraced the cool and fresh,...
The No-Cook Summer Recipe Series: Cowboy Caviar
Gone are the days of slaving over a hot stove; instead, we invite you to continue to embark on a...
The No-Cook Summer Recipes Series: Caprese Salad Skewers
The sun-kissed days of summer are in full swing, bringing with them an abundant harvest of vibrant...
The No-Cook Summer Recipe Series: Watermelon Gazpacho
Looking for a refreshing no-cook recipe? Join us for a 4 part series where we’ll be sharing some of our favorite recipes that don’t require any cooking.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
It's always great to have a go-to recipe that never fails...
Festive Sweet Potato Bread
Quick bread makes a festive, fun, and sweet treat to bring to the holiday party, a gift to your...
Well Balanced Wisdom
The trouble with counting calories
Calories, calories, calories. So important, yet so frustrating. We know eating more calories than we burn will cause weight gain, right? So, why don't we all just track our calories daily and everyone will be at a healthy, happy weight? Simple! America's weight...
Mindfulness starts here – thinking about the entire process
One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating. -L. Pavorotti Crumbs fell on my desk... It's about 10:30 am and I was listening to the audio version of the Blue Zones Solutions,...
The Miracle Medicine You Need to Know About and How to Make a Habit Stick
Do you know about this SIMPLE way of improving your overall well-being? There is one medicine that when taken regularly is proven to… Be an effective antidepressant in mild to moderate cases of depression Protect an aging brain against memory loss and dementia Defend...
You might need to let this go…
My little one has just discovered the movie Frozen and is now addicted. Every morning on the way to school we listen to one or more of the songs from the soundtrack. You might think that it would get old listening to the same song(s) every day but it's great,...
4 things to do when you feel stuck
Have you ever felt STUCK? You know, those times when you can’t catch a break, bad things are happening left and right, and it feels like you are just being sucked into quicksand. Maybe it feels like you are surrounded by muck, grime, goo, creepy bugs, hissing snakes,...
Mind Over Matter – A Client Success Story
Back in July, I challenged my friend Ireatha Warren to complete a whole30 challenge with me. It is not an easy challenge so naturally, it took her some time to warm up to the idea. At first, she questioned her ability to do it. Then, she realized that it was a matter...
My Discovery and Why You Need to Write a S.F.D.
Last week I talked about gathering DATA when you start to have a craving. Did you try it? What'd you discover? If you didn't get the chance to try it I want you to keep the idea in your back pocket so you'll have it in case you need it! This week I want to elaborate...
How gathering some DATA can help you cut back on the sugar
Last week I talked about treating yourself when the time is right. Today, I follow up on something I mentioned at the end of that blog. I said that I didn't want to struggle with the sugar dragon every night, aka my sweet tooth. Well, my friends, this is something I...
Life is too short to not treat ourselves.
Picture this... warm summer sun. Lake water. Tall trees. Fresh air. Tent all set up. Then a clear, starry night. Camp fire... what else goes better with all of this than s'mores? This past weekend I got the luxury of camping with my favorite people. We enjoyed...
Why Well-Balanced Eating is NOT fail proof
It's 8pm. My husband is working the late shift. I just put the kids to bed. It was far from the peaceful scene I once pictured in my head before having kids. You know... sweet snuggles, fun bubble baths and sweet hugs and kisses before I leave the room. Don't get me...
A Well-Balanced Manifesto
My friends and family who knew me most growing up would say that I am not the outdoorsy type. First of all I hate bugs and second of all I just love the comfort of my own home. However, if you get me out there in the woods - I secretly love it. So when I hiked part of...
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Bruschetta
It's nearly tomato season in North Carolina so I thought it was time to start trying new bruschetta recipes. This roasted red pepper, tomato and feta variety was quick, easy and delicious. Better yet, it gets yummier when left to marinate overnight. It pairs well with...