The Balanced Nutritionist Blog

Healthy Grocery Haul Tips: 3 Foods You Need To Be Buying Do you struggle with which foods you should buy/not buy when you’re trying to make healthy food decisions? Here are three non-negotiable food categories that are absolutely essential for a healthy grocery haul....

Struggling with how to stop eating when you're full? Are you a life-long clean plate club member? Let's dive in.  Did you grow up with these dinnertime statements? “You can leave the table once you clean your plate” “You can't have dessert unless you finish your meal”...

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...