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Bone broth is a super-food for so many reasons. To name a few, it’s been shown to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and improve the quality of your skin. Bone broth provides our bodies with bio-available (very easy to consume, digest and absorb) forms of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and other trace minerals that are so lacking in our diets today. While we …
The true cost of shipping for small businesses One thing many folks don’t realize is that the cost of shipping anything, especially items that weigh over two pounds, has increased significantly over the last decade. Add to that any special handling, packing materials, and expedited service for perishables, and it can often feel overwhelmingly like the cards are stacked against …
What does small batch mean? As a premium food product company, we pride ourselves on making items that you’ll love, with flavors, textures, and quality that surprise you at every bite. One of the ways we achieve the flavors and textures that we have is that we make products in small batches. Small batches of organic spices. In our case, …
5 Tips for Snacking On-the-Go Heading on vacation? Starting a commute back into an office? Shuttling the kids around from one camp to another (with a swim practice thrown in for good measure)? Being away from home can be challenging, so I’ve compiled my top five tips for snacking healthily while on-the-go. 1. Eat Before You Go Sounds easy, but …
You guys are always asking for quick & easy ways to use our spice blends, so we’re kicking off a new series where we’ll feature one blend each week & will give you 9 ideas on what to do with each one. First up, COFFEE BBQ blend! What Can I Cook with COFFEE BBQ Blend? 1. COFFEE BBQ Wings Preheat …
I get this question a lot. “Diane, what makes your spice blends different from what I can find on the supermarket shelf?” Or, sometimes, I’m asked why and how they are different even from other specialty organic spice blend brands that aren’t in most stores. And it’s a great question, as we pour a lot into making our organic spice …
In Q1 2021, we continued our fundraising efforts and held a number of campaigns to enable you to donate through your purchases of Balanced Bites products. Thanks to your generosity, we contributed thousands of dollars to the community. Here’s a recap of Q1 2021 company donations and charitable initiatives (January-March 2021). ROUND UP Last summer, we added a simple way …
If you’re like me, you’re probably bombarded with every type of “diet” advice under the sun on a daily basis, and it’s seriously overwhelming. I’ve talked about my overall nutritional philosophy in depth before, but ultimately I try to keep things simple: Eat real, nutrient-dense food. Choose water over other drinks. Move some each day. Aim for 7-8 hours of …
It’s Springtime & therefore the perfect time for a picnic. The fresh air, the sunshine, it’s simply the best! The big question is though, what should you pack?! Picnicking can be tricky – there’s more to it than just throwing some food in a bag (although I do recommend my insulated cooler tote!) You definitely want to plan ahead and …
I have heard from many of you that “behind-the-scenes” business updates are a fun way to engage with the Balanced Bites brand. While I share many sneak peaks on Instagram and in our Balanced Bites Insider newsletter, I’d like to welcome you to my new CEO Corner on the blog. Here you’ll find business updates, company news and launches, and …