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!

Strawberry Chia Pudding

Strawberry Chia Pudding Want a dessert that's loaded with fiber, good for your gut and...

Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars

Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, but...

Warm Vegetable and Bean Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing

Warm Vegetable and Bean Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing This recipe will warm up your salad game!...

How to Get More Protein in Every Meal Without Overeating

Why can’t protein be as easy to eat as carbs? A bagel disappears in minutes, but halfway through a...

Why You Can’t Stay Consistent (And What Actually Works Instead)

You truly want to feel better, eat better, and take care of yourself, but between work, family,...

Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot

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.

What Can You Do About Leaky Gut?

One way to approach a suspected leaky gut is to address inflammation and eat a more gut-friendly diet. This means reducing excessive alcohol and processed foods that tend to be high in fat and sugar or artificial sweeteners, adding in gut friendly foods, and focusing on fiber and plant diversity.