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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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Baked Brie cheese wheel with fig spread
Honestly, is there a y wrong way to eat brie? But a baked brie cheese wheel screams the holidays. This is one of my favorite appetizers...
marinashaker
Dec 24, 20221 min read
Peppermint Bark
One of the easiest treats to make during the holidays is a this family favorite. It's a staple during the holidays. Make them to enjoy...
marinashaker
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Egg Roll in a Bowl
One of my favorite 30 minute meals especially for dinner usually because I already get these ingredients weekly so they are readily...
marinashaker
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Breakfast Burritos: Postpartum Edition
Making breakfast burrito batches are a great way to skip the morning sweets if you are running late. They are so easy to put together and...
marinashaker
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
Ingredients: 1 sheet Puff pastry or pie dough 3 cups Shredded chicken (whole chicken) 2 cups fresh Peas 2 chopped Carrots 2 chopped...
marinashaker
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Lasagna Soup
The taste of lasagna in half the time and perfect for this soup season. It's so warm and cozy for this soup season and most importantly,...
marinashaker
Nov 30, 20221 min read
30 minute sushi bake
I have been craving sushi for the past nine month and just like the pregnancy friendly crispy rice recipe, this definitely took care of...
marinashaker
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Chocolate covered blueberry clusters
If you're anything like me then you love having a sweet treat every night after dinner and these blueberry clusters are the perfect sweet...
marinashaker
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Freebies during pregnancy
I love coupons and freebies and pregnancy time is one of the best times to get both. I loved these as a new mamma because I had no idea...
marinashaker
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Pregnancy friendly Crispy Rice
If you are a sushi lover like me, pregnancy can be torturing when all you want is crispy rice but you cannot have tuna. This pregnancy...
marinashaker
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Halloween Bark
Chocolate bark is one of the easiest sweet treats that I can easily put together during the holidays. There is something fun about...
marinashaker
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Apple Pie Spice Seasoning
Apple pie seasoning can sometimes be hard to find in stores and it is the worst when you need to make a recipe during the holidays and...
marinashaker
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Red Lentil Soup
This soup is so special to me because my grandma always made it. It was our soup we made when we were clearing out our fridge. I distinctly remember the fried onions she would make that went right on top of the soup. Ingredients you need: 1 cup red lentils 1-2 Potatoes 1-2 Tomatoes 2 tbsp Cumin 5 cups vegetable Broth 1 Yellow onions 2 Celery stalks 2 Carrots 1 tbsp Salt & Pepper Pinch of Red pepper flakes 1 tbsp Garlic What I love about this is that you can add any veggies in
marinashaker
Oct 25, 20221 min read
Birthday Freebies
Don't mind me while I enjoy all of my birthday freebies this year. Here is a step by step guide to make sure you also can get all of...
marinashaker
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Home-made gummies
Gummies are absolutely my toddler‘s favorite snack and while I opt for healthier options, they always contain a lot of sugar. In doing...
marinashaker
Jun 30, 20221 min read
Mediterranean Dinner
Mediterranean is usually my go to whether we go out or eat at home. A big reason for that is the ease of putting Mediterranean meals...
marinashaker
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Sweet Treats
If you have a sweet tooth like me, then these next recipes should satisfy that craving without completely throwing you off balance. As a...
marinashaker
Mar 7, 20221 min read
Soups & Stews
Oh winter food has got to be the easiest because you don’t have to worry about overheating in the kitchen and I usually just thrown in...
marinashaker
Jan 10, 20222 min read
Toast Tuesdays: All my favorite toast recipes
Feta & Heirloom Tomatoes Toast This one is probably one the simplest mixtures for toast but I promise it is so delicious and hits that...
marinashaker
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Shepherds Pie Comfort
Ahhh the weather is starting to change and although I love the summer, I love fall even more specifically for the food. First, I find it...
marinashaker
Sep 3, 20211 min read
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Fattoush Salad: A Fresh Take on Tradition
Long before “zero-waste cooking” became a trend, farmers in Lebanon were already living it. Faced with stale pita bread and an abundance of fresh garden vegetables, they created what we now know as Fattoush—a crisp, tangy salad that celebrates both resourcefulness and bold flavor. The magic lies in contrast: crunchy golden pita chips, juicy vegetables, and a zesty dressing that ties everything together. This is not your average salad. It’s bright, herbaceous, slightly tangy,
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