a healthy balance

This is blog about embracing a healthy lifestyle! To me, this means discovering enjoyable ways to take care of your mind & body. Come join me in getting stronger so we can be the best for those we love and our community.

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Vegetables

  • Baby Broccoli  
  • Bell Peppers
  • Bok Choy
  • Black Beans (no-salt added)
  • Butternut Squash
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots 
  • Green Beans
  • Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Zucchini 

Fruits

  • Apples (Fuji is my favorite)
  • Oranges/tangelos/clementines 
  • Strawberries
  • Frozen Berries
  • Bananas (for desserts) 
  • Grapefruit

Dairy/Substitutes

  • Greek Yogurt (0% or 2% Fat) 
  • European Style Yogurt (45% Calcium per serving!) 
  • Almond Milk
  • Non-fat Milk 

Protein

  • Free-range eggs 
  • Egg Whites
  • Salmon, wild-caught (fresh, frozen, smoked) 
  • Sardines (no-salt added) 

Beverages

  • Brita water filter 
  • Sparkling water 
  • Green, Chai, Black teas

Grains/Seeds

  • Quinoa 
  • Steel Cut Oatmeal
  • GG Bran Crispbread 
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Brown Rice, short grain
  • Wheatberry 
  • Oat Bran 

Condiments 

  • Mustard 
  • Cayenne Powder 
  • Cumin 
  • Curry Powder
  • Tumeric
  • Cinnamon 
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray 

Prepared Sauces