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.

Why You Crave Sweets at the End of the Day (And It’s Probably Not About Willpower)

Have you ever noticed how cravings seem to appear at the exact moment you finally sit down? Maybe...

Simple Summer Meal Shortcuts That Make Healthy Eating Easier

What does summer look like for you? Long evenings on the patio? Baseball games? Pool or lake days?...

Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie

Creamy Avocado Berry Smoothie If a full breakfast isn't something you enjoy or really just...

Quick Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Quinoa

Quick Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Quinoa Need a delicious and nutritious idea for dinner...

Peach BBQ Sauce

Peach BBQ Sauce Our secret ingredient for the best BBQ sauce is peaches! This ingredients in this...

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Well Balanced Wisdom

Coach me up! 5 steps to achieve your goals

Coach me up! 5 steps to achieve your goals

I never played sports; therefore, the coaching concept is new to me. At Grace Church, pastor Kendrick recently taught us about people who struggle without improvement versus people who grow and develop in the midst of their struggles. He put it bluntly, when we are in...

3 Steps to Boost Your Willpower

3 Steps to Boost Your Willpower

Have you ever thought to yourself ‘If only I had more willpower, then I could be healthy and lose weight?’ You are not alone. As nutritionists, we talk to many people who assume they are weak and lacking in willpower. That’s why they haven’t been able to stop going to...

The 5% Swap for Heart Health

The 5% Swap for Heart Health

If you are a regular reader or current client you know, fat is our friend. Although a little can go a long way, it absolutely deserves a spot on your plate. You also know that we want you to embrace more natural foods and limit processed foods. Keeping those things in...

What does Pinterest have to do with my body image?

What does Pinterest have to do with my body image?

 Don’t get me wrong; I love Pinterest. I think that it is a brilliant place to share creative ideas. I truly cannot imagine life without this excellent resource; however, I’ve noticed Pinterest is sometimes a trigger for body dissatisfaction. Lately, I’ve been reading...

It’s not your fault, it’s your tendency

It’s not your fault, it’s your tendency

Have you ever really wanted to do something, like create a new habit, but try as you might you inevitably let yourself down? It's a frustrating cycle. You want something, so you work for it but fail. Still wanting to form the habit, you try again this time with a...

2 steps to shake-off added sugar

2 steps to shake-off added sugar

Monday, Dec 18, 2017 But it’s a holiday! Birthday! Vacation! Or we’re celebrating! The fact is, there is always a good excuse to eat unbalanced food - especially sugar. As we wrap up another year and holiday season, it is a good opportunity to press the reset button...