The Balanced Nutritionist Blog

I LOVE blueberry muffins. They're delicious and they're super easy to grab, especially during a busy morning when there's not a whole lot of time to think about breakfast. What I don't always love about blueberry muffins (especially the ones you grab in a drive...

Do you struggle with breakfast ideas? I'm a HUGE fan of breakfast. For me, breakfast sets the tone for my entire day. If I have a skimpy breakfast (or even worse, no breakfast) it usually spirals me into a day of endless snacking, boredom hunger and exhaustion! The...

I’m going to start by saying this: it’s a confusing time to eat food. It’s also a confusing time for anyone wanting to make healthy changes to their diet, because what does that even mean anymore? The internet is LITTERED with conflicting nutrition information....

The holidays are coming — you know what that means. Seemingly endless amounts of delicious foods and treats. If the amount of food available around the holidays makes you super anxious, this blog post is for you! I’ve put together my favorite tips for handling the...

Changing pace a little bit with this blog post, but my recent rant on skipping meals and intermittent fasting (rant is probably an understatement, haha) really has me wanting to share so many thoughts! So, here's the ultimate question that I want to address: Why work...

A friend of mine recently turned me on to soba noodles. I have no idea why I haven't tried them before but if you're a noodle lover, it's a must try! They reheat amazingly well (hint: perfect for meal prepping) and this recipe in particular is SUPER easy because it...

This salad is SO simple to throw together and perfect for saying goodbye to summer salads and HELLO to fall flavors! Sometimes people think that as soon as the temperature starts cooling down, fresh salads become a thing of the past. This salad uses kale as the base,...