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
Ultimate Minestrone Soup
Ultimate Minestrone Soup Our Ultimate Minestone soup is filled with healthy grains, veggies and...
Garlic Shrimp and White Bean Sheet Pan Dinner
Garlic Shrimp and White Bean Sheet Pan Dinner Our Garlic Shrimp and White Bean Sheet Pan Dinner is...
Creamy Chickpea Soup
Creamy Chickpea Soup Soaking up sweater weather and soup season! Our Creamy Chickpea Soup is the...
Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancake Rolls with Berries
Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancake Rolls with Berries It's a laid back weekend morning, family's in...
Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew When the weather cools down, there’s nothing better than coming home to a...
Dinner to Lunchbox: Quick and Healthy Back-to-School Meal Ideas
Back-to-school season is here, and for many busy families, mealtime can feel like a daily hurdle....
Well Balanced Wisdom
Clearing out the cobwebs out of the mind | The first step to happiness
The other morning I was reading a great book by Kate Northrup titled Money: A Love Story. This is not your typical financial planning book. Instead, it's an opportunity to take a mindful journey to understand and develop a healthier relationship with money....
What happens when willpower runs low? And how to overcome!
Before going out to for Italian food with friends, Lisa thought she would order the baked chicken parmesan with a salad. Once at the restaurant, hungry and exhausted from an overwhelming workweek, she ordered the ooey gooey cheesy lasagna and ate it all. Then, Lisa...
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
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...
Meal Planning Strategies and Solutions Based on Your Tendency and Situation
Meal planning and prepping take effort, skill and time, which makes it a bit challenging. The good news is that strategies and solutions exist to suit everyone's needs. Let's dive into your tendencies and your situation and how you could leverage them to your...
Creating your own meal planning process
In March, we are delving into the subject of meal planning by breaking it down into a series of blog posts. Last week, you learned the significant differences between a done-for-you meal plan and the process of meal planning. Meal planning on your own terms will help...
Go Further with Food – National Nutrition Month
Every March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month. The focus of NNM 2018 is Go Further with Food, which emphasizes the importance of making wise choices for your individual needs and reducing food waste by planning ahead. Going...
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?
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
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...
Debunking the myth: all things are good in moderation
Monday, January 22, 2018 Ever catch yourself thinking “oh I shouldn’t…” or I just can’t have one [insert food with no brakes]. Yep, we’ve all been there. It varies depending on a person's taste preference and often what they grew up eating. A few I hear commonly...
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...

















