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Welcome to The Balanced Foods Blog! I started this blog as a new mom navigating big life and body changes I didn’t expect. What began as a personal outlet has grown into a food and nutrition blog focused on balance, realistic wellness, and feeling good from the inside out. Here you’ll find simple recipes, practical nutrition tips, and honest conversations about nourishing your body through every season. Follow along and let’s keep food balanced, supportive, and real.

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Chicken & Pepper Stir Fry

This is the easiest go to meal on busy weeknight's lately. Ingredients: 1lb ground chicken 1 Red bell pepper 1 Yellow pepper 1 Yellow onion 1 orange pepper 2 green onions 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp sesame seed oil 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup agave syrup Steps: Cook ground chicken in sesame seed oil until browned. 2. Add onion, garlic, white parts of green onion and peppers. 3. Once tender, add your cooked ground chicken back. 4.

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Jun 23, 20231 min read

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Soft & Fluffy Sourdough Sandwich Bread (No Scale Required!)

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by sourdough because every recipe demands a kitchen scale and precise gram measurements, this recipe is for you. This easy sourdough sandwich bread is made entirely with measuring cups and spoons — no scale required. Yes, it’s an unpopular opinion in the sourdough world… but it works beautifully. You still get: A soft, fluffy crumb Light sourdough flavor Perfect sandwich slices Reliable results And you don’t need a single gram measurement. Why

Feb 182 min read

Classic Tiramisu Recipe (Easier Than You Think)

Tiramisu has a reputation for being one of those “fancy” desserts — the kind you order at restaurants but never attempt at home. But the truth? Tiramisu is surprisingly simple to make. There’s no baking, no complicated techniques, and no special equipment required. The hardest part of making tiramisu isn’t the mixing or layering, it’s waiting for it to chill in the fridge. This classic tiramisu recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with coffee and cocoa. Once you rea

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