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!

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...
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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...
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Understanding LDL and HDL Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

Cholesterol often gets a bad rap, but did you know it’s essential for your body? Cholesterol plays a key role in building cells and producing hormones like vitamin D and estrogen. However, having too much or too little of certain types of cholesterol can put your...
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End ofYear Reflection Questions

Is it just me, or is it all too easy to jump into planning the next year before truly reflecting on the previous one? Recently, I read "The PLAN" by Kendra Adachi and as expected it is full of wisdom. One of her points in the book is to look back before you look...
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How to Set Healthy, Sustainable Goals Without Falling for Diet Culture

Do you feel the pressure? The pressure to set a goal in the New Year? Maybe you are inundated with ads that make you feel like you should be working out more, eating squeaky clean, or organizing your entire house. While the new year can be an empowering time full of...
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asked and answered

Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot

Mindful Eating – What is it and why is it important?

Mindful Eating – What is it and why is it important?

What is Mindful Eating and why is It important? Eating mindfully is about awareness and intention. It calls for deliberate engagement on our part. It is making thoughtful decisions on what we gather, shop for, and select. The absence of mindful eating is eating with distraction, on autopilot, or letting your environment be the sole influence for your food choices. When we learn how to be mindful eaters, it allows us to make meaningful, clear choices about the food we’re eating and why.

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recipes and meal planning

Ideas For Well Balanced Meals That Are Delicious and Nutritious.

Health and wellness book reviews

Get The Scoop and Join the Conversations About A Variety of Health and Wellness Books

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Bite Size Ideas, Tools, and Other Resources To Help You On Your Wellness Journey

5 Expert Tips to Eat Healthy While Traveling

5 Expert Tips to Eat Healthy While Traveling

Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging, especially when you're on the go.  Traveling often leads to irregular meal patterns, changes in eating patterns, and added stress which can suck the fun out of...

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How Food Affects Mood

How Food Affects Mood

Our food choices determine the type of bacteria in our gut which in turn influences the messages sent to our brain, thanks to the gut-brain axis. If we eat foods that promote healthy bacteria, our gut will communicate messages to the brain that improve our mood and vice versa.

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What are IBS elimination diets?

What are IBS elimination diets?

The goal of an IBS elimination diet is to remove potentially problematic foods temporarily to heal and rest the gut, then methodically add them back in to detect which foods are likely triggering symptoms.

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