Balanced Bites Podcast #141: Healthy tv/movie snacks, nightshades, oral allergies, birth control & dark skin spots, and eating bacon & sausage
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1. Diane’s updates [2:59] 2. Quick vitamin D interlude [10:08] 3. Liz’s updates [13:57] 4. Healthy suggestions for movie munchies [20:22] 5. What’s the scoop on nightshades [27:14] 6. Oral allergy syndrome – can it be reversed? [33:50] […]
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen: which foods should you buy organic? [shareable infographic!]
Have you heard of The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen? The Environmental Working Group has done LOTS of legwork discovering which fruits and veggies are the MOST and the LEAST contaminated with pesticide residue and other toxic substances. If you’re on a budget and want to know exactly which foods are worth buying organic, […]
Easy Greek Skillet Dinner
Husband and I went to Greece on our honeymoon. The beginning of our obsession, and the reason the Easy Greek Skillet Dinner exists. (Our gift to the world.) Now, of course, this isn’t AUTHENTIC Greek food. (I have to say that in case my Greek friend, Tony, is reading.) But it’s EASY. And so, so, […]
Liz’s Weekly Real Food Meal Plan #8
The best way to be sure you stay on track and that your grocery budget doesn’t go to waste is to use a meal planner! I’ve shared a few months’ worth of my weekly meal plans with you to help get you started. Have a look at the one below, then find ALL of them PLUS […]
Balanced Bites Podcast #140: binge eating repercussions, thoughts on Yoli, broth won’t gel, thyroid health and SIBO diet
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1. Liz’s updates [3:39] 2. Diane’s updates [7:45] 3. Medical repercussions of binge eating [15:25] 4. Thoughts on Yoli [22:49] 5. Can I supplement my broth to help it gel? [32:01] 6. Hypothyroidism and the meal plan […]
3-ingredient bacon jam
[DROPS MICROPHONE, WALKS AWAY] …I really don’t think I need to say much more about this. I mean, it’s bacon freaking jam. It’s the bacon-wrapped date, amplified. (More A/V jokes!) Once upon a time, I got the chance to eat at the incredible restaurant HG Supply Co. with some of my favorite people – Ben and Jenni […]
Liz’s weekly real food meal plan #7
The best way to be sure you stay on track and that your grocery budget doesn’t go to waste is to use a meal planner! I’ve shared a few months’ worth of my weekly meal plans with you to help get you started. Have a look at the one below, then find ALL of them PLUS […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #139: Dr. Oz, fish oil, nose blowing & what’s missing from my Paleo diet
Remember – If you’re enjoying these podcasts, please leave us a review in iTunes. Thanks! Topics: 1. Liz’s updates [4:00] 2. Diane’s updates [9:37] 3. “Gluten-free” doesn’t always mean healthy [17:04] 4. Dr. Oz and saturated fats [28:32] 5. Mucus, mucus, everywhere [33:37] 6. How can I get good nutrients in if I avoid […]
Liz’s weekly real food meal plan #6
The best way to be sure you stay on track and that your grocery budget doesn’t go to waste is to use a meal planner! I’ve shared a few months’ worth of my weekly meal plans with you to help get you started. Have a look at the one below, then find ALL of them PLUS […]
FREE Mother’s Day menu from Good Food for Bad Cooks: Sweet tomato soup, lemon asparagus, & strawberry muffins
Did you fail to plan for Mother’s Day? Did you call all the good restaurants in Kansas City to try to make reservations for nine people, only to get laughed at? Did it sound something like this? Them: “______ restaurant, how can I help you?” You: “Hi! I know it’s a long shot, but do you have […]