balanced living made simple with Brett Blumenthal
A way of life that ensures you feed your body with what you need to be healthy and always feel your best.
If you have bought my book or if you have browsed some of the recipes on Sheer Balance, you’ll know that I love protein shakes. You can get a whopping dose of vitamins, minerals and macronutrients in one pop…and if you are on the go, they are quick and easy to make. When I first [...]
Obesity has become an extremely serious epidemic in our country. It was estimated that in 2008, annual health care costs related to obesity cost our nation $147 billion…double what it was a decade ago. Today, 31% of Americans are considered obese and they estimate that if current trends continue, the number will rise to 43 [...]
It always amazes me just how much money I can spend on organic salad at the store. Add in a lunch salad everyday and a green smoothie in the morning and you can watch your food budget soar. Lettuce, arugula, and micro greens can easily be grown at home. These work on a patio or [...]
In the last few years we have seen the term “whole grains” pop-up on everything from Sugar Smacks cereal to pastas to granola bars. Every food company with marketing dollars and brand managers worth their salt has hopped on the whole grain band wagon. And with good cause: Whole-grains provide a ton of healthier [...]
As a kid, my mom frequently packed my lunch with Fruit Roll-ups. I LOVED Fruit Roll-Ups as a kid. They were fruity tasting and “fun” because you could play with your food…like have roll-up fingers. (No judgment please).
Today, the idea of a Fruit Roll-up isn’t nearly as appetizing. First, I’d much rather eat a whole [...]
If you haven’t heard by now, fiber is an extremely important part of a healthy diet. And, unfortunately, most Americans aren’t getting enough. On average, Americans consume only 5 to 10 grams of fiber a day…15 to 20 grams less than the 25 grams recommended by the FDA. But why is fiber so important?
Fiber [...]
Taking care of ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to live a long, healthy life. And, the more we take care of our hearts, the more they will take care of us. Heart health is extremely important in preventing heart disease, which can include stroke and heart attack. Regardless [...]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…stop dieting! As I’ve explained in the past, actively dieting means restricting your caloric intake, depriving yourself of foods you love and more often than not, eating in a way that is unhealthy. Now, on the other hand, eating a healthy diet is different. [...]
I’m not a big fan of taking supplements. My belief is that if you eat healthily, you won’t need them because you’ll be getting the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need from the food you eat. Unfortunately, however, many of us don’t always eat the foods that we need to really get the doses that [...]
When it comes to potato chips, I tend to stay clear. From a nutritional perspective, they define the empty calorie food: They are generally high in fat and low in everything else (10 grams of fat, including 2 grams of saturated fat, per 150 calories). Further, although they are made from a vegetable, any trace [...]
