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
Baked Mustard Lime Chicken
Baked Mustard Lime Chicken If you are looking to spice up your chicken game, this recipe is for...
Three Warm and Cozy Weeknight Meals
As the temps dip and the evenings get darker, our bodies start craving dinners that feel like a...
Vegetable Pumpkin Curry
Vegetable Pumpkin Curry This one pot meal is filled with simple veggies packing it full of...
White Bean Pumpkin Dip
White Bean Pumpkin Dip This dip is creamy, savory and packed with fiber and plant-based protein....
Shredded Chicken Vegetable Stew
Shredded Chicken Vegetable Stew Ready for a cozy meal that is packed with nutritients and flavor?...
Pumpkin Spice Blender Oats
Pumpkin Spice Blender Oats If pumpkin spice is your thing, then this recipe is for you! A healthy...
Well Balanced Wisdom
Healthy For The Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching which means it’s time for all things food, family, and friends. These seasonal festivities can be both cheerful and stressful. Whether you’re looking forward to a full house and a full belly or slightly dreading it, understandably,...
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.
Wellness Resources to get you through COVID-19
Who would have thought we’d be here? Suffering as a nation. Hunkering down for the safety of one another. Trying to stay connected while social distancing. Working, teaching, and schooling from home. Praying for the essential workers who are on the front lines and...
5 Ways to Love and Respect Your Body
“I love you Binky, but I don’t have to like you right now.” -How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days --- How can I love and respect my body when I want it to be different? Some days we feel fabulous in our body. Strong, vibrant, attractive and healthy. While the other days, we...
The Lazy Person’s Guide to Healthy Habits
If you’ve been thinking lately “I could be healthier if only I wasn’t so lazy,” we’ve got just the guide for you. Below you will find a relatable story and the 3 steps to transform you from a lazy person to someone with momentum and healthier habits. ...
Want More Flavor? Read These Tips To Grow an Herb Garden
Have you ever bought fresh herbs at the grocery, used a few sprigs, then found them rotting away weeks later in your produce drawer? Herbs add flavor and nutrition to any meal, but paying $5 for two stems of rosemary is an expensive and wasteful proposition. Meanwhile...
How quickly can I lose weight the healthy way?
Have you ever wondered... how do I lose weight fast? You aren’t alone. Many people are searching for the magic pill or a secret sauce that can help them get the body they want - like by tomorrow. Unfortunately, drastic weight loss that is kept off is seldom...
Is your helping voice really helping?
You know that little internal conversation you have when staring at the buffet table, open bar or other indulgent food (or beverage) choice? There’s often opposing voices or thoughts going through our minds such as “it’s not that bad, “or “you know, you really don’t...
3 steps to Stay Healthy Through a Sugar-Coated Holiday Season
If you’re wondering, “how can I be healthy through the holidays?” You came to the right place! Today we are bringing you three steps to staying healthy this holiday season. Step 1: Decide how you want to feel now and on January 1st. The holidays are full of...
Where are you on the diet spectrum?
You know how there’s a new diet or nutrition news article coming out every day?! It’s overwhelming and confusing for most people - especially those of us trying to be healthy and make better choices. For many people, diet is a 4-letter word (literally and...
4 Mindful Strategies to Manage Your Sweet Tooth and How To Ward Off Cravings Before They Start
It’s rare that I meet someone who doesn’t have a sweet tooth. Some of us struggle more than others with sweet cravings. How do we choose to indulge our sweet tooth (or not to) in a healthy way? Here are four mindfulness strategies: Mindful Pause Oftentimes, we crave...
Sometimes a diet is the answer… How IBS changed my life
Why me? It’s not fair. How did this happen? For 1 in 5 American’s suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), these are common thoughts and questions that cross the mind. Maybe after a weekend of eating out and enjoying food with friends and family suddenly,...