Why special recipes for balanced meals? 

Although this can get very complex, the reason these recipes are being created is to help me through my personal food journey. Read My Journey Continues...

Nonetheless, through my research and experimenting, I have settled in a place where I'm feeling better utilizing a balanced meal approach. In part, the reason this works is because when individuals struggle from addictive eating behaviors, it's common to lose connection with hunger and satiety signals. The key to recovery is managing food with a structured and balanced meal plan as this ensures nutritional needs are met.

Unless severe, addictive eating behaviors can be managed by abstaining from processed, trigger foods and keeping food simple. For others, it's important to add creativity to their meals. This is where recipe modification is helpful as it provides structure.

While the recipes in this section have been adapted to show specific amounts from various food groups, they are not complete meals. This becomes the individuals responsibility to add additional foods to make a complete balanced meal.