Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Balanced Bites Wholesome Foods”
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 …
Balanced Bites Organic Infused Sugars are here in four delicious flavors: Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cocoa, and Cafe Mocha! Ready to add a pop of flavor to your morning coffee or tea? A few shakes – less than a gram – of organic infused sugar is all it takes! You all know I am not a proponent of a high sugar diet, …
With kids headed back-to-school this month I‘m sharing my top 3 steps to getting your kids to eat a healthy lunch, plus a few recipes that would be perfect to include in their school lunchbox (even if they’re eating it at the kitchen table)! Your best bet in getting your kids to eat a healthy lunch is to get them …
I am so excited to announce a collaboration I’ve been working on behind-the-scenes, with one of my favorite brands, Nana Joes Granola. Nana Joes & I teamed up to develop Diane’s Magic Blend, a new granola handmade in San Francisco and free of refined sugars, sweeteners, nuts, and preservatives. Inspired by my popular homemade peanut butter granola recipe, this new …
I often post the best gluten-free breads on my Instagram account, and I promised I’d share about my favorite gluten-free bread brands so here we go! While there aren’t many brands I’ve deemed as favorites, there is one brand I lean on most often that’s nationally available, and then two that are a bit more local or are available by …
Not sure how people can get clean and pretty avocado slices? Don’t care because you’re not a food stylist? Haha! I feel you. Well, if you care or are just curious about how to cut an avocado like a pro, here’s how! Using a ripe but not overripe avocado, halve it, then quarter it. I’m sure some folks will peel …
A tip for how to perfectly char a tortilla! I don’t know why I was so intimidated by it before, but I only recently started to char my Siete tortillas (my favorite are the coconut cassava) over the open flame on my range. For years I’ve roasted bell peppers this way, but I was stuck in the skillet-tortilla-heating method for …
Allow me to give you my tips on how to make the perfect homemade salad dressing. Eating real food often means that you’re going to pile on the veggies at every meal, so why not get creative with them by adding the perfect homemade salad dressing? Packing tons of nutrition into a salad is always a great idea, but I’m …
We recently released brand new Balanced Bites Spices in regular sized jars, and with that launch came a handful of questions. In this post, I’m going to share answers to your questions as well as the background on why we made the shift to regular sized jars (away from large jars), and what I learned in the process. First, let …
