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Real Balanced

A food blog dedicated to sharing easy and delicious low-carb, keto, paleo, and nut-free recipes and resources.

Meet Sara

Welcome! My name is Sara Nelson and I am the face behind Real Balanced. I love everything about food, nutrition, eating, cooking, etc., and enjoy spending a majority of my time doing something related to food. I hope my blog can serve as a tool on your journey to optimal health by providing you with some recipes to add to your repertoire!

Sara smiling as she washes fruits on the kitchen sink

Some Brief Facts About Me

  • I am a 27-year-old lifelong Wisconsinite and a very proud resident of Milwaukee. (Planning a visit to MKE? Find my recommendations for favorite restaurants, gyms, etc. here!).
  • My husband, Ryan, and I have been married since December 2017. We had been planning a big wedding for September 2018, but decided to elope at the Milwaukee County Courthouse instead.
  • I have an intense obsession with my Boston terrier, Rowsdower.
  • I have a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice.
  • I am mildly addicted to podcasts. I listen to several hours of episodes a day.
  • I like to try my hand at fitness things. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time circuit training and attending spin classes.

My Diet

At this point in my life, I follow a ketogenic diet that is relatively paleo/primal-compliant. Why do I do this? Because it makes me feel like a human again, FINALLY! After years of medical problems and thousands of dollars spent trying to get to the bottom of some sleep and GI problems, I opted to try a keto diet and my life improved so drastically, so quickly that I’ve never looked back! I have no idea how long I’ll maintain a ketogenic diet lifestyle, but, for right now, this is the best thing for my body.

Learn more about my journey to keto.

Get In Touch

Have a question? Just wanna say hi? I love to hear from you! Reach out to me on social media, send me a message, or send an email to sara[at]realbalanced[dot]com.

Work With Me

I love collaborating with brands that share the same values as me! If you are interested in a partnership, please navigate to my Work With Me page for further information or send an email to sara[at]realbalanced[dot]com to discuss.