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🌱 Focused on Fiber
📣 Advocacy | Support
👇 Get Involved
https://linktr.ee/getbalancednow
Food environments shape food choices. That’s why we focus on K–12 menu change—so school meals fuel and nourish!
We are grateful to our donors for powering advocacy, research, and hands-on support every day. 💚
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We are grateful to our donors for powering advocacy, research, and hands-on support every day. 💚
Read more > www.balanced.org/post/wins-th...
Wins That Made 2025 a Breakthrough Year for Fiber and Plant-Forward Meals!
From spark to surge: 2025 was a breakthrough year for fiber and plant-forward meals. With families, districts, and partners, Balanced turned research into recipes and pilots into scalable programs—ser...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Food environments shape food choices. That’s why we focus on K–12 menu change—so school meals fuel and nourish!
We are grateful to our donors for powering advocacy, research, and hands-on support every day. 💚
Read more > www.balanced.org/post/wins-th...
We are grateful to our donors for powering advocacy, research, and hands-on support every day. 💚
Read more > www.balanced.org/post/wins-th...
Let's eat more fiber in 2026! 🥙
December 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Let's eat more fiber in 2026! 🥙
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend swaps that raise fiber without sacrificing protein. Choosing beans, peas, and lentils more often instead of processed or high-fat meats increases fiber while still supporting protein needs.
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines recommend swaps that raise fiber without sacrificing protein. Choosing beans, peas, and lentils more often instead of processed or high-fat meats increases fiber while still supporting protein needs.
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines link low fiber intake to low intakes of key food groups, especially fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. When those foods go missing, fiber goes missing too.
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines link low fiber intake to low intakes of key food groups, especially fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. When those foods go missing, fiber goes missing too.
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans call fiber a “nutrient of public health concern” because most Americans do not get enough. The Guidelines say closing the fiber gap starts with eating more nutrient-dense plant foods.
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans call fiber a “nutrient of public health concern” because most Americans do not get enough. The Guidelines say closing the fiber gap starts with eating more nutrient-dense plant foods.
Short on fiber? The Dietary Guidelines say: choose whole grains (oats, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta) more often.
December 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Short on fiber? The Dietary Guidelines say: choose whole grains (oats, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta) more often.
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines encourage eating more fiber-rich foods like beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Easy win for better health.
December 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines encourage eating more fiber-rich foods like beans, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Easy win for better health.
“Make every bite count” means choosing nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods more often. Oats, berries, greens, lentils, whole-wheat pasta.
December 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“Make every bite count” means choosing nutrient-dense, fiber-rich foods more often. Oats, berries, greens, lentils, whole-wheat pasta.
The Dietary Guidelines spotlight fiber-rich eating patterns. Think beans, whole grains, veggies, and fruit. Simple rule: make the default the high-fiber choice.
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Dietary Guidelines spotlight fiber-rich eating patterns. Think beans, whole grains, veggies, and fruit. Simple rule: make the default the high-fiber choice.
In the U.S., many leading causes of death and disability are linked to diet (think heart disease, diabetes, obesity). Nutrition policy exists to lower those risks by improving what foods are offered and promoted.
December 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In the U.S., many leading causes of death and disability are linked to diet (think heart disease, diabetes, obesity). Nutrition policy exists to lower those risks by improving what foods are offered and promoted.
A major goal of U.S. nutrition policy is building healthy eating patterns early. That’s why national guidance emphasizes “foundation foods” like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat.
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A major goal of U.S. nutrition policy is building healthy eating patterns early. That’s why national guidance emphasizes “foundation foods” like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat.
Nutrition policy sounds boring until you remember it shapes…
• school lunches
• WIC benefits
• food labels
• what “healthy” on packaging can mean
It’s basically the behind-the-scenes rulebook for how America eats.
• school lunches
• WIC benefits
• food labels
• what “healthy” on packaging can mean
It’s basically the behind-the-scenes rulebook for how America eats.
December 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Nutrition policy sounds boring until you remember it shapes…
• school lunches
• WIC benefits
• food labels
• what “healthy” on packaging can mean
It’s basically the behind-the-scenes rulebook for how America eats.
• school lunches
• WIC benefits
• food labels
• what “healthy” on packaging can mean
It’s basically the behind-the-scenes rulebook for how America eats.
U.S. kids get only about half the minimum fiber they need. Closing that gap = better gut health, steadier blood sugars, and lower chronic disease risk. 🛡️
December 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
U.S. kids get only about half the minimum fiber they need. Closing that gap = better gut health, steadier blood sugars, and lower chronic disease risk. 🛡️
Ultra-processed on the school lunch tray → under-processed results. Let’s center beans, whole grains, fruits, and veggies instead.
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Ultra-processed on the school lunch tray → under-processed results. Let’s center beans, whole grains, fruits, and veggies instead.
Schools feed the future. Let’s make those meals fiber-rich, affordable, and delicious. 🍎🥗
#nutrition #policy
#nutrition #policy
December 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Schools feed the future. Let’s make those meals fiber-rich, affordable, and delicious. 🍎🥗
#nutrition #policy
#nutrition #policy
Is anyone craving soup this winter? Here's how you can add some more fiber!
• Lentils or beans
• Barley or wild rice
• Leafy greens
• Potatoes (skin on)
• Pureed beans for thickness
• Lentils or beans
• Barley or wild rice
• Leafy greens
• Potatoes (skin on)
• Pureed beans for thickness
December 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Is anyone craving soup this winter? Here's how you can add some more fiber!
• Lentils or beans
• Barley or wild rice
• Leafy greens
• Potatoes (skin on)
• Pureed beans for thickness
• Lentils or beans
• Barley or wild rice
• Leafy greens
• Potatoes (skin on)
• Pureed beans for thickness
Kids can’t learn on ultra-processed lunches. Policies that prioritize whole grains, beans, veggies, and fruit improve nutrition and participation.
#nutrition #policy #food
#nutrition #policy #food
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Kids can’t learn on ultra-processed lunches. Policies that prioritize whole grains, beans, veggies, and fruit improve nutrition and participation.
#nutrition #policy #food
#nutrition #policy #food
⭐️Star fruits are simply the most fiber-packed tree topper!
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
⭐️Star fruits are simply the most fiber-packed tree topper!
Nutrition policy is shaping the food environment. When healthier options are available, affordable, and appealing, health equity rises. That’s the goal.
#nutrition #policy
#nutrition #policy
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nutrition policy is shaping the food environment. When healthier options are available, affordable, and appealing, health equity rises. That’s the goal.
#nutrition #policy
#nutrition #policy
Close the fiber gap this winter with our December Fiber Guide. Avocados (7g/100g) and chestnuts (5.1g) lead the list. Read the guide. www.balanced.org/post/decembe...
December 2025 High-Fiber Foods Guide | Cozy Winter Picks & Tips
Close the fiber gap this winter with our December Fiber Guide. Avocados (7g/100g) and chestnuts (5.1g) lead the list, with collard greens, cabbage, cauliflower, apples, oranges, acorn squash, onions, ...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Close the fiber gap this winter with our December Fiber Guide. Avocados (7g/100g) and chestnuts (5.1g) lead the list. Read the guide. www.balanced.org/post/decembe...
Nutrition security means more than full bellies! It means full potential. Kids can’t learn, play, or thrive on empty calories.
December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Nutrition security means more than full bellies! It means full potential. Kids can’t learn, play, or thrive on empty calories.
Our ancestors ate fiber without trying. Want to know how? Read our new blog post on what history can teach us about fiber. 🌱👇
Read more: www.balanced.org/post/from-pa...
Read more: www.balanced.org/post/from-pa...
From Past to Plate: What History Can Teach Us About Fiber
From ancient kitchens to today’s cafeterias, fiber has always mattered. Learn what history teaches us about nourishing meals and how Balanced helps schools bring them back.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Our ancestors ate fiber without trying. Want to know how? Read our new blog post on what history can teach us about fiber. 🌱👇
Read more: www.balanced.org/post/from-pa...
Read more: www.balanced.org/post/from-pa...
Is matcha high in fiber? Kinda! 🍵
1 tsp has about 0.5–1g, and a matcha oat latte clocks in around 2.5–3g. Double the matcha and you’re closer to 3–4g.
Not bad when only 3% of Americans hit 25–30g a day. Every gram helps. 💪
1 tsp has about 0.5–1g, and a matcha oat latte clocks in around 2.5–3g. Double the matcha and you’re closer to 3–4g.
Not bad when only 3% of Americans hit 25–30g a day. Every gram helps. 💪
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Is matcha high in fiber? Kinda! 🍵
1 tsp has about 0.5–1g, and a matcha oat latte clocks in around 2.5–3g. Double the matcha and you’re closer to 3–4g.
Not bad when only 3% of Americans hit 25–30g a day. Every gram helps. 💪
1 tsp has about 0.5–1g, and a matcha oat latte clocks in around 2.5–3g. Double the matcha and you’re closer to 3–4g.
Not bad when only 3% of Americans hit 25–30g a day. Every gram helps. 💪
Every menu is a chance to build a healthier future.
This #GivingTuesday, fuel hope with our Institutional Support program that partners with schools to make nutritious, fiber-rich meals the easy choice.
This #GivingTuesday, fuel hope with our Institutional Support program that partners with schools to make nutritious, fiber-rich meals the easy choice.
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Every menu is a chance to build a healthier future.
This #GivingTuesday, fuel hope with our Institutional Support program that partners with schools to make nutritious, fiber-rich meals the easy choice.
This #GivingTuesday, fuel hope with our Institutional Support program that partners with schools to make nutritious, fiber-rich meals the easy choice.