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Real Balanced

A food blog dedicated to sharing easy and delicious low-carb, nut-free, and 30-minute recipes and resources.

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Meet Sara

Welcome to Real Balanced! My name is Sara Nelson, and I am a full-time recipe food blogger living in Wisconsin, USA.

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On my site, I share delicious, easy, and balanced recipes that can often be made in minimal time.

Brief facts about Sara Nelson

  • I am a 31-year-old lifelong Wisconsinite and am very proud to be a Wisconsin-based blogger.
  • 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.
  • We welcomed a daughter in 2020 and a son in 2022.
  • We have a Boston terrier, Rowsdower.
  • I have a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. When I began food blogging, I was finishing my Master’s degree while interning for the Mayor of Milwaukee.
  • I love to listen to podcasts. I listen to several hours of episodes every single day! I love topics related to true crime, decluttering, current events, business, and health.

Press

Since I began Real Balanced, my work has been featured in major online publications, like Delish, Shape, MyFitness Pal, and The Kitchn.

I am also a regular contributor to Food Drink Life and Tastes Delicious.

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My digital cookbooks

I am the author of 7 digital cookbooks:

  • “Fat Bomb Favorites”
  • “Keto Dessert Favorites”
  • “MINI Fat Bomb Favorites”
  • “MINI Keto Dessert Favorites”
  • “Keto Dinner Favorites”
  • “Keto Breakfast Favorites”
  • “30-Minute Favorites”
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All of these cookbooks contain delicious, low-carb recipes that are simple to make and will satisfy your cravings!

Order your copies here!

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 hello[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 hello[at]realbalanced[dot]com to discuss.

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My name is Sara Nelson, and I am the face behind Real Balanced. I am a Mom to two and a proud Wisconsinite. Here, you will find easy and delicious tried-and-true recipes that can often be made in minimal time. Read More
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Popular Recipes

overhead close-up image of creamy tuscan chicken on a castiron skillet atop a marble kitchen table
Net Carbs:4.2g

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Golden Jicama Fries garnished with freshly chopped parsley on a parchment paper-lined plate atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:3g

Golden Baked Jicama Fries

Creamy spinach chicken bake on a glass baking dish with a portion scooped up by a spoon.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Close-up of Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats on a plate atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:4.5g

Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats

A pan of chicken with creamy mushroom sauce.
Net Carbs:6.8g

Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Cabbage and sausage on a pan with a wooden spoon.
Net Carbs:7.3g

Cabbage and Sausage

30-Minute Recipes

Cheesy beef casserole with cauliflower rice and spinach in a white ceramic baking dish.
Net Carbs:3.3g

Cheesy Beef Casserole with Cauliflower Rice and Spinach

A pan of creamy dijon chicken.
Net Carbs:3.7g

Creamy Dijon Chicken

A large sheet pan with the sausage and veggies sheet pan dinner.
Net Carbs:5.5g

Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

Overhead shot of the One-Pan Low-Carb Tuscan Garlic Shrimp, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and Italian seasoning, served in a cooking pot with a serving spoon.
Net Carbs:6.4g

Keto Tuscan Garlic Shrimp & Spinach Recipe (One-Pan!)

Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole on a baking dish with a portion on a fork atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:5.8g

Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo) in a ceramic bowl with serving spoons atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.5g

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo)

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Reader Favorites

A pan of creamy dijon chicken.
Net Carbs:3.7g

Creamy Dijon Chicken

Two bowls of Keto Zuppa Toscana on a marble counter. One of the bowls has a spoon in it.
Net Carbs:2.8g

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Creamy spinach chicken bake on a glass baking dish with a portion scooped up by a spoon.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Garnished Creamy Italian Sausage Soup in a white pot with a wooden spatula, resting on a white kitchen towel, beside two small bowls with shredded parmesan and chopped parsley on a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:7.4g

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

Baked zucchini slices on a baking sheet.
Net Carbs:0.5g

Baked Sliced Zucchini

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