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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.

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Meet Sara

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

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On my site, I share tried-and-true keto-friendly and nut-free recipes that are low in carbs, simple to prepare, and extra flavorful!

I also love to talk about the business of blogging, and often share my tips and tricks for running a profitable food blog!

Brief Facts about Sara Nelson

  • I am a 28-year-old lifelong Wisconsinite and very proud to be a Milwaukee blogger. (If you’re planning a visit, find my recommendations for my favorite Milwaukee restaurants, gyms, and more!)
  • I am a full-time food blogger and LOVE everything related to running an online business (and could talk about it for hours on end!). If you’re interested in starting a food blog, be sure to read all of my business-related posts.
  • 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 are currently pregnant with our first! Baby Nelson is due January 2020! You can read more about my pregnancy here.
  • We have a Boston terrier, Rowsdower, who we LOVE SO MUCH.
  • 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 am mildly addicted to podcasts. I listen to several hours of episodes every single day! I love topics related to true crime, current events, business, and health.

My Diet

At this point in my life, I follow a strict ketogenic diet that is entirely nut-free. 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 serious 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!

Learn more about my journey to keto.

Press

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

I have been featured on podcasts to discuss my background, diet, and business. You can listen to all of these podcasts here:

  • Eat Blog Talk: Episode 023
  • Eat Blog Talk: Episode 36
  • Fat For Weight Loss: Episode 33
  • The Chopped Podcast: #176
  • The True North Collective: Season 1, Episode 2

My Favorite Recipes

I am a lover of desserts, which you will likely instantly notice on my site. I enjoy making (and eating!!!) fat bombs every single day.

My favorite fat bomb recipe would definitely have to be my Chocolate Truffle Fat Bombs or my Starbucks “Pink Drink” Fat Bombs, which can be found in my digital cookbook, “Fat Bomb Favorites!”

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My favorite savory dish is 110% my Keto Zuppa Toscana. It’s THE BEST. (Yes, I’m biased, but trust me that you’d LOVE it!)

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My Digital Cookbooks

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I am the author of 6 digital cookbooks:

  • “Fat Bomb Favorites”
  • “Keto Dessert Favorites”
  • “MINI Fat Bomb Favorites”
  • “MINI Keto Dessert Favorites”
  • “Keto Dinner Favorites”
  • “Keto Breakfast Favorites”

Which all contain delicious, keto-friendly recipes that are simple to make and will satisfy your cravings!

Order your copies here!

Blogging Coach

I am a blogging coach who works with bloggers to improve their site, understand the technical facets of blogging, grow their email lists, and learn how to scale a profitable business.

Interested in working with me? Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call to discuss your individual site, your goals, and your challenges with me.

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.

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My name is Sara Nelson and I am the face behind Real Balanced. I am a proud Milwaukeean, obsessed with my Boston terrier, and a lover of coffee, chocolate, & low-carb baked goods. On my site, you will find many keto, low carb, nut free, paleo, and primal recipes. Read More
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Popular Recipes

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Net Carbs:2.4g

Keto Beef Stroganoff

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Net Carbs:3.9g

Nut Free Keto Cheesecake

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Net Carbs:0.6g

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Net Carbs:3.1g

Golden Jicama Fries

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Net Carbs:0.6g

3-Ingredient Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:5.6g

Keto Italian Meatballs Freezer Meal

Fat Bomb Recipes

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Net Carbs:0.7g

Pumpkin Spice Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:0.8g

Tiramisu Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:0.7g

Cinnamon Roll Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:0.8g

French Toast Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:0.8g

Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Almond Cluster Fat Bombs

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Net Carbs:2.4g

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Fat Bomb Bars

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