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!

How to Spring Clean Your Kitchen: A Balanced Approach in Three Steps

Have you been tempted to completely overhaul your pantry by tossing out all the processed foods and keeping only "good, clean foods"? You're not alone. Maybe it’s the thought of spring cleaning, or perhaps it’s all the buzz about ultra-processed foods in the news that...

Three Spring Dishes to Brighten Your Table

Spring is here, bringing with it a burst of fresh, vibrant produce perfect for enhancing our meals and boosting our health. The season offers a variety of nutrient-packed vegetables that support our overall well-being, while also adding a colorful touch to our plates....

What Happens When We Eat Together?

There’s something magical about sharing a meal with someone. You sit down. You take a bite. You chat. You laugh. Food Is More Than Fuel Sure, we need food to survive. It gives us energy to crush our day. But have you ever noticed how a meal shared with others just...

Are All Fats Bad for Your Heart? The Truth About Healthy Fats

I’ve often heard people say, "I avoid fats because I want to eat healthy." While this belief is common, it’s rooted in decades of misinformation about fats. The truth? Healthy fats are essential for your body and mind. Let’s debunk some myths and highlight the facts...

10 Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Boost Heart Health

When it comes to maintaining overall well-being, your heart is the engine that keeps you going, and deserves special attention! If you want to keep your cholesterol in check, you’ll be happy to learn that managing cholesterol doesn’t mean giving up everything you...

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.