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Healthy Tuna Salad with Hummus
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 7, 2014 at 9:31pm

Add some tang and creaminess to your next tuna sandwich with some hummus and avocado. Unlike many high-fat dips and spreads, humus provides a number of essential vitamins and minerals, protein, and fiber that will help keep you feeling full for longe...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Kale, White Bean & Sweet Potato Korma
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted February 3, 2014 at 4:51pm

Happy Meatless Monday and happy February! Today I wanted to share another recipe from my intern Alexandra’s plant based nutrition and recipe website (and one of her absolute favorite meals): Kale, White Bean & Sweet Potato Korma. Her curry...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Soup
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 27, 2014 at 9:21pm

Another Happy Meatless Monday! Today I wanted to share a very quick, simple, and deliciously hearty vegan soup recipe: Black Bean and Quinoa Soup. This chili like recipe is not only packed with plant based fiber and protein, but spices, flavor, and textu...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Coconut Red Lentil Soup
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 20, 2014 at 10:55pm

Another Happy Meatless Monday! I wanted to share another incredibly flavorful and healthful soup I am confident everyone at your table will go crazy for: Coconut Red Lentil Soup. This warming and nourishing soup is  protein and fiber packed, making ...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin & Wild Rice Salad
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 13, 2014 at 10:20pm

Another happy Meatless Monday! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite hearty, nutritious, and GORGEOUS salads that is not only so simple to prepare, but a great make-ahead meal to have for lunch throughout the week: Roasted Pumpkin & Wild Rice Sa...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Slow Cooker Green Curry Lentils
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 6, 2014 at 10:27pm

Happy Meatless Monday and happy New Year! Today I wanted to share a simple, nutrient dense, and delicious one-pot meal your entire family will love: Slow Cooker Vegan Green Curry Lentils. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, as a busy and working m...more

Worst Diets of 2013 Slim Chance Award “Winners”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted January 2, 2014 at 8:52am

The Slim Chance Awards have been announced! I was honored to be one of the judges. This year’s “winners” include the Special K Challenge, Body Contouring, the Cotton Ball Diet and the Tongue Patch! Go to http://www.fitwoman.com/hww fo...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Soup
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 30, 2013 at 11:01pm

Happy Meatless Monday! I can’t believe how quickly December (and this year!) have flown by! I wanted to end this incredible year by sharing with you one of my favorite insanely nutritious and delicious vegan soup recipes: Roasted Carrot & Turme...more

Add Flavor to Your Holiday Foods
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 19, 2013 at 8:36pm

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, being with loved ones, and —celebrating!  If you’re like me, your schedule is probably filled with holiday parties and get-togethers right now.  My first response to a party invite is...more

Have A “Stress Less” Thanksgiving
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 25, 2013 at 9:15am

I was just on Let’s Talk Live talking about tips to avoid stress over the holidays. About 90% of Americans report stressing out over something. Here are a few ideas to make your life a little easier, as well as improve your health, so that you can g...more

Keeping it Real via @laurenfleshman
by Ask Lauren Fleshman
posted November 14, 2013 at 9:15am

I’m not exactly the hugest Lady Gaga fan-girl, but earlier this week, she did something pretty cool. After her cover photo from “Glamour” was released, she made a public statement that the image of her was unrealistic and that she doesn&...more

Meatless Monday Recipe: Whole Wheat Banana, Pumpkin & Flax Pancakes
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 11, 2013 at 7:48pm

Happy Meatless Monday! This week I wanted to share a decadent, delicious and healthful recipe from my intern Alexandra’s blog inmybowl.com for make-ahead whole wheat banana, pumpkin & flax pancakes. YUM. These pancakes are packed with...more

Make Holidays Delicious With Silk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted November 6, 2013 at 9:08am

Disclosure: I am one of several Silk Blog Ambassadors. The opinions in this blog are entirely my own. The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means that we will be indulging in our favorite holiday dishes, attending parties, and celebratin...more

31 Easy Ways to Eat More Plants: Celebrating National Vegetarian Awareness Month
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 16, 2013 at 9:09am

31 Days in October, 31 Healthy Eating Ideas… Coincidence? I think Not! October is National Vegetarian Awareness Month. It’s a great time to focus on incorporating more plant-based foods into every meal and snack.  As part of my relation...more

Eating Disorders Coalition Hill Briefing: “Fear of Fat and Weight Stigma: The Intersection of Obesity and Eating Disorders”
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 27, 2013 at 8:31am

Last week the Eating Disorders Coalition held a briefing on Capital Hill that addressed issues around the negative health outcomes that can result from weight-based stigma and discrimination. They also discussed how important it is to take the focus off...more

Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
by EmilyAzevedo
posted September 10, 2013 at 3:40pm

I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida.  I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limp...more

Never Ever Give Up a blog post inspired by @diananyad
by EmilyAzevedo
posted September 10, 2013 at 3:40pm

I don’t know Diana Nyad nor had I followed her extreme dream before this her fifth and final attempt of swimming the 110 miles from Cuba to Florida.  I found myself glued to the television cheering the 64 year old on and tearing up as she limp...more

Slow-Cooker General Tso’s Chicken
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 9, 2013 at 7:56pm

Chinese food has always been one of my favorites! While takeout is easy, it’s not always healthy. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt to create a healthy alternative to a family favorite general tso’s chicken dish. This image was reprinte...more

Foods to Help Keep Kids Energized and Focused at School
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 22, 2013 at 6:59pm

Schools are back in session. Busy parents don’t need any more complication to get through the school year. So I found some cool healthy snacks and lunch ideas for the kiddies! We all know the kids still want flavor while you want some cost-effective...more

Pregnant for Gold
by SportyEsquire
posted August 16, 2013 at 5:56pm

With all the talk lately about doping, I’ve naturally been thinking about female athletes and performance enhancers.  Ladies want to win just as much as men do, so it should be no surprise that women’s sports are replete with ...more

Washington Post Interview: The Truth About Gluten-Free, Paleo, and other Diet Books
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 8, 2013 at 9:35pm

I was happy to be one of a few experts quoted in the Washington Post article The Truth about Gluten-Free, Paleo, and other Diet Books which discusses some of the flaws with today’s “quick fix” restriction diets. I don’t believe ...more

My Athlete life by @emilyazevedo
by EmilyAzevedo
posted July 29, 2013 at 10:33am

My life as an athlete has been a small amount of luck, a hell of a lot of hard work and an indefinite amount of sacrifice.  I wish I could say that an Olympic athlete’s life is as glamorous as society would assume, but our jobs are a bit unort...more

DIY Energy Snack: 2-Minute Peanut Butter Rice Squares
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 23, 2013 at 4:49pm

People are always asking me about snacks ideas for before, during, and after workouts. Oh, and something that needs no refrigeration, takes zero seconds to prepare, is easy to chew, digest, and helps me perform better. Is that all? How about this recipe...more

Cool Down Now – Banana Split Smoothie Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 19, 2013 at 4:42pm

Who wouldn’t love banana splits for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack? Try this delicious smoothie that tastes similar to the “real thing” and let me know if you have any cool variations you tried. Banana Split Smoothie Yield:...more

What to Eat to Beat The Heat
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted July 17, 2013 at 6:42pm

If you haven’t heard, it’s hot outside. Most of the country is experiencing a “Heat Wave” with temperatures soaring high and air quality dipping low. The country is covered in red – 43 States to be exact. It’s offici...more

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