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5 Tips for Snacking On-the-Go Heading on vacation? Starting a commute back into an office? Shuttling the kids around from one camp to another (with a swim practice thrown in for good measure)? Being away from home can be challenging, so I’ve compiled my top five tips for snacking healthily while on-the-go. 1. Eat Before You Go Sounds easy, but …
You guys are always asking for quick & easy ways to use our spice blends, so we’re kicking off a new series where we’ll feature one blend each week & will give you 9 ideas on what to do with each one. First up, COFFEE BBQ blend! What Can I Cook with COFFEE BBQ Blend? 1. COFFEE BBQ Wings Preheat …
I get this question a lot. “Diane, what makes your spice blends different from what I can find on the supermarket shelf?” Or, sometimes, I’m asked why and how they are different even from other specialty organic spice blend brands that aren’t in most stores. And it’s a great question, as we pour a lot into making our organic spice …
In Q1 2021, we continued our fundraising efforts and held a number of campaigns to enable you to donate through your purchases of Balanced Bites products. Thanks to your generosity, we contributed thousands of dollars to the community. Here’s a recap of Q1 2021 company donations and charitable initiatives (January-March 2021). ROUND UP Last summer, we added a simple way …
I have heard from many of you that “behind-the-scenes” business updates are a fun way to engage with the Balanced Bites brand. While I share many sneak peaks on Instagram and in our Balanced Bites Insider newsletter, I’d like to welcome you to my new CEO Corner on the blog. Here you’ll find business updates, company news and launches, and …
In Q4 2020, we continued our 2020 fundraising efforts and held a number of campaigns to enable you to donate through your purchases of Balanced Bites meals, spices, and more. Thanks to your generosity, we donated meals to healthcare workers and contributed thousands of dollars to the community. Here’s a recap of Q4 2020 company donations and charitable initiatives (October-December …
I have felt in my heart for a long time that I wanted to find a way to give back through my business. Outside of the donations I make personally, I wanted to give you the opportunity to give back to the community by purchasing our products or nominating friends and family members in need. This year, we held a …
What’s my take on intermittent fasting? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get! There has been a lot of hype around intermittent fasting (IF) over the last several years, which understandably has left many of you wondering if it’s right fit for your nutrition needs. With an informed approach that is personalized to your own health …
Balanced Bites Spices are now here in new, regular-sized jars. Ready to spice up your kitchen and make meals so much easier? Balanced Bites Spices are here for you. If you’ve been cooking with spice blends from Practical Paleo or The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide and you’re feeling totally O-V-E-R-I-T with blending them yourself, going to multiple stores for …
This never changes, no matter where you are in your journey or which path you’re on. You can choose to say yes or no to opportunities. And discerning between opportunities and distractions is not always easy! In fact, that decision making process is a skill that needs to be honed, a muscle that must be consistently worked. And there will …