Lifestyle Changes for the Family

Implementing healthy changes within the family requires a holistic approach that involves the entire family. You can start by teaching your child about healthy eating habits early on to make it a natural part of their daily routine, along with these simple tips:

– Engage the whole family in meal preparation, from planning and shopping to cooking and setting the table, fostering a shared experience and lightening the workload. Utilize planning tools like shopping lists or meal planning apps to save time, money, and stress, ensuring a smooth transition to healthier living.

-Encourage family dinners as a relaxed and enjoyable time together, setting a positive example for your children’s eating habits. Metabolic Balance offers personalized nutrition plans to inspire healthy ideas and suggestions.

– Get creative in the kitchen with colorful vegetables and adaptable recipes that cater to everyone’s tastes and food tolerances.

Gut Health Importance

Gut health is closely tied to a healthy diet and lifestyle. There are a few simple steps you can take to help keep your gut happy and healthy:

 -5+2 – aim for 5 different veggies and 2 fruits every day

– Make sure to eat a lot of fiber (up to 30g per day). At Metabolic Balance we recommend a variety of veggies, nuts, seeds, rye bread and a daily apple

-Try avoiding processed foods. Choose real foods that don’t need an ingredients list

Research shows that a diet with wholegrains and minimal processed food lowers the risk of colorectal cancer and can benefit the beneficial microbes in the gut. The Metabolic Balance® program is a wholefood personalized meal plan that has helped thousands of clients get results. Get in touch to find a coach near you!

The Metabolic Balance Program

Do any of these apply to you?

-Issues with weight gain
-Struggling with menopause
-Difficulty regulating hormones
-Issues with energy levels and overall wellness

If so, then the Metabolic Balance could be right for you!

Whether it’s achieving weight management goals, revitalizing energy levels, adapting to menopausal changes, or regulating hormones, Metabolic Balance offers a comprehensive solution, empowering you to embrace a harmonious lifestyle. Want to know more? Find your nearest coach today via our website!

Happy Earth Day

Today is Earth Day! The theme for this year is “Planet vs Plastics”, raising awareness about the harmful impacts of plastics on our planet. Every year millions of people use April 22 to raise awareness for improving the health of our planet. Countless cities around the world are hosting events and ways to get involved. To find an event near you check out the resources below.

–https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/earth-day/

–https://www.earthday.org/

The Metabolic Balance Way

When you sign up for Metabolic Balance, you receive a custom and personalized nutrition plan that addresses specific hormonal and metabolism imbalances.
Our program is a science-based and only uses whole foods to optimize your health and energy while helping you achieve sustainable weight loss with its focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods. Along with guidance and support from your nutrition coach you will be able to reach your health and wellness goals.

How amazing would it be for you to feel as good as your best every day? See the results of the Metabolic Balance program with improved energy, enhanced mood, and long-term health benefits today!

Cholesterol

Our diets affect our cholesterol levels and can help lower our risk of developing diseases. It’s important to point out that cholesterol is not always the bad guy though. We all need cholesterol to be healthy as it is the vital building block for our metabolism, cells and hormones. But of course it needs to be balanced. Balance is everything when you are talking about cholesterol!

The Heart Foundation advises following a heart-healthy eating pattern, which involves consuming a mix of fresh, minimally processed meals while reducing highly processed items like takeout meals, baked goods, chocolate, chips, and sugary drinks. Not only can you maintain an interesting and healthy diet, but following that advice will also give your body the nutrients it needs.

A heart-healthy eating pattern includes:

➡️ Plenty of vegetables, fruit, and whole grains

➡️ A variety of healthy protein-rich foods (especially fish and seafood), legumes (such as beans and lentils), nuts and seeds 

➡️ Unsweetened milk, yoghurt, and cheese in the healthy amounts. 

➡️ Healthy fats and oils. Choose nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, and their oils for cooking

➡️ Herbs and spices to flavour foods, rather than adding salt

Pay attention to how much you are eating as well! Portion sizes have grown over the last 50 years, and nowadays many of us eat more than we need – which raises cholesterol and increases the risk of heart disease.

Talk to your local Metabolic Balance coach about how changing your lifestyle can balance your cholesterol.

Bean Based Meatballs

Today we have a great recipe for pinto bean “meatballs”. These are packed full of protein and can be served with a salad or with pasta.

Ingredients:
1 serving of pinto beans
1 serving of vegetables (parsnip, zucchini, cabbage turnip, red onion)
Caraway
1 garlic clove
Curry powder
Vegetable broth
Marjoram
Thyme
Rapeseed oil
1 slice of crispbread

Preparation:
Soak the beans overnight, drain, add fresh water and then cook for 1 hour. Wash the vegetables, clean and grate 1/3 finely and cut the rest into strips to eat as a side. Sauté the onion cubes with garlic, add the grated vegetables and cook until soft. Finally add the herbs and then take off the heat to cool. Blend the crispbread into flour in a food processor. Drain the beans and save some broth, then puree the beans with some broth into a smooth consistency. Add the steamed vegetables and puree everything together. Season as needed and then depending on the consistency, add the crispbread flour until the mixture sticks together. Form small balls and then bake until crisp on the outside. Enjoy!

Beneficial Beans

Some clients ask whether beans belong in the vegetable or protein category. In the case of beans, Metabolic Balance actually distinguishes between different beans, some which belong to the vegetable group and those which belong to the protein group:

Beans, which are considered a source of protein, are legumes (white beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans red kidney beans, lima beans, adzuki beans, black-eyed beans, etc. ). Beans that are classified as vegetables are green beans (string/green beans, French beans or Chinese long beans). There are also new varieties, such as yellow beans, which may also be used. The amount in the nutrition plan always refers to dry AKA uncooked weight. If using already cooked or pre-soaked protein beans, the indicated amount should be simply doubled.

Personalized Nutrition For You

For decades, we’ve been told that losing weight is about calories and sticking to a rigid diet. However, the more we learn, the more clearly we see that this outdated strategy is not only misguided but also inappropriate. Why? Because everyone and every ‘body’ is unique! Things like the type of food you eat, your metabolism and even your gut health have a huge impact on whether you lose weight or not. And therefore, your nutrition should be personalized to YOU. Your uniqueness is our specialty… so stop counting the calories and book a free discovery call with a Metabolic Balance coach today! Check out our Facebook page or website to learn more and connect with a coach.

Avocado Salad Dressing

This oil free salad dressing is packed with healthy fats and can be customized for many different tastes!

Ingredients:
-20 g avocado
-Apple cider vinegar
-Basil
-Garlic
-Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Take the avocado with a splash of water and blend in a small blender. Then add apple cider vinegar to the desired consistency along with salt, pepper, garlic, basil, and hives. You can use this as a salad dressing on your favorite salad or as a dip for veggies and crackers.