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.
Healthy For The Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching which means it’s time for all things food, family, and friends. These seasonal...
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...
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...
How to stick to a diet?
Why is it so hard to stick to a diet and not cheat? Many fad diets that claim to work are not sustainable for the...
Is Coffee a Health Food?
Can you boost your health with coffee? Is it a guilty pleasure or a natural superfood? We thought we would shed some...
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....
Should I be detoxing?
Detox is a popular word these days. It often comes along with the promise of weight loss, mental clarity, a clean...
Can alcohol be a part of a healthy, happy lifestyle?
It is a warm Spring day in Durham, NC (or your hometown) and your friends, coworkers or honey has invited you to hang...
How can I eat well while traveling? Part 2
I'm usually pretty good at this, but recently, I fell apart. It was crazy at my house for a few weeks in a row as we...
What is intuitive eating?
It is an evidenced-based, mind-body philosophy comprised of 10 Principles and created by two dietitians, Evelyn...
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...