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Answers to Nutrition Questions We Get Asked A Lot
How can I eat well while traveling? Part 2
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What is intuitive eating?
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How quickly can I lose weight the healthy way?
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recipes and meal planning
Ideas For Well Balanced Meals That Are Delicious and Nutritious.
Raspberry Hemp Overnight Oats
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The No-Cook Summer Recipe Series: Mango Salsa
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The No-Cook Summer Recipe Series: Cowboy Caviar
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What are IBS elimination diets?
If you struggle with bloating, abdominal pain, or unpredictable digestion, you may have considered an elimination diet to identify trigger foods. Popular approaches like the low-FODMAP diet, Whole30, and LEAP therapy can help pinpoint food sensitivities and reduce IBS symptoms. But before you start cutting out entire food groups, it’s important to understand how elimination diets work, their short-term benefits, and the risks of long-term restrictions. In this post, we break down these common diets and share expert guidance on finding relief while maintaining a balanced, gut-friendly diet.
Legumes: Fuel For Our Future
Legumes are a family of plants that includes beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas. They have been a staple food in many cultures for centuries and are known for their nutritional value. Recent research has shown that legumes may also have a role in promoting longevity.
Longevity, or the ability to live a long and healthy life, is influenced by many factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and diet. The Mediterranean diet, rich in legumes, has been associated with lower rates of chronic diseases and longer life expectancy.
New Year’s Resolution Guide
New Year’s resolutions should be empowering and realistic. At Well Balanced we believe you can make changes any time of the year, but we are happy to share some tips on how to create a resolution that is unique to your needs.