We Wrote a Cookbook

We are so excited to introduce you to The Balanced Plate: A Simple Formula for Building Nutritious Family Meals, a cookbook crafted with love by two healthcare professionals, food enthusiasts and busy moms. This book was a true labor of love and is our way of sharing our most well-loved, time-tested, easy-to-follow recipes and a fresh perspective on “healthy” food.

As busy professionals and moms, we understand the challenge of maintaining a healthy diet — especially in a sea of conflicting nutrition advice. That’s why we’re introducing what we call the “Balanced Plate,” a straightforward approach to creating nutritious meals that suit any dietary preference and budget. To create a Balanced Plate, incorporate four essential elements into each meal: non-starchy vegetables, healthy unsaturated fats, fiber-rich carbohydrates and quality proteins. While the specific proportions of each element may change based on your dietary needs, this general approach helps keep inflammation low, blood sugar stable and hearts healthy. 

We believe meals should be enjoyed, not endured. Instead of promoting trendy, restrictive diets that eliminate entire macronutrient groups, we want to help you appreciate the importance of combining healthy sources from each food group so you can feel satisfied and energized.

Our goal in sharing this book with the world is to offer delicious recipes and empower you with knowledge about balanced nutrition. With our combined decades of experience, we’ve seen first-hand the transformative power of a simple, well-balanced diet. We hope this book becomes a cherished resource in your kitchen and a valuable tool for meaningful conversations with your healthcare team.

Whether you’re managing a health condition, trying to optimize your daily eating or simply looking to improve your family meals, we’re here to support you. Welcome to the Balanced Plate family!

—Monika & Brea