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Balanced @thebalancedorg
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines are hard to digest: “eat real food” sounds good, but w/o access policy support, it risks blaming people for a broken food system. We want a clearer, louder focus on fiber plant proteins & real investment to make nutrition security possible.
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97% of kids don’t get enough fiber. This is NOT okay.
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Balanced is featured in SNA Illinois Newsgram 🎉 Olivia & Whitney authored “Addressing the Fiber Gap” (p. 8). Excited to keep advancing fiber-forward school meals with partners across IL. #SchoolNutrition #Fiber #K12
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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 > balanced.org/post/wins-that-…

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—...

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Juicing removes nutritious fiber, blending does not! balanced.org/post/does-blend…

Does Blending Fruits and Vegetables Destroy the Fiber?

Does blending destroy fiber? Nope. In smoothies, fruit and veggie fiber stays intact—just pre-chopped for easier digestion. Most nutrients hold steady too; just sip soon to limit oxidation. Learn why...

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⭐️Star fruits are simply the most fiber-packed tree topper!
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Close the fiber gap this winter with our December Fiber Guide. Avocados (7g/100g) and chestnuts (5.1g) lead the list. Read the guide. balanced.org/post/december-h…

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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Nutrition security means more than full bellies! It means full potential. Kids can’t learn, play, or thrive on empty calories.
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Celebrating #BlackFriday with some Black Beans #Fiber
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Focus on Fiber as you find those sweet deals today 🖤 #BlackFriday
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Whole fruits and big salads can be hard for kids to handle. 🍎➡️🍎🍎 Solution: Offer easy-to-eat portions like sliced apples, orange wedges, or salad “cups,” and lean on kid-approved seasonings to boost flavor and reduce waste. Read More > balanced.org/post/why-so-muc…

Why So Much School Food Ends Up in the Trash, and How We Can Fix It!

Food waste in schools costs time, money, and nutrients but it’s a solvable problem. Discover how districts nationwide are reducing waste, improving nutrition, and building more sustainable meal...

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Focus.On.Fiber.
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Some key strategies for getting more fiber into your kids' lunches when you need to pack them at home. 1. Involve the kids! balanced.org/post/beyond-san…

More Than Sandwiches: Simple Ways To Pack More Fiber Into Kids’ Lunches

Discover fiber-rich kids lunches and healthy school lunches packed with high-fiber foods for kids to boost energy, focus, and long-term health every day.

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Drinking your Fiber has never been easier, although we recommend eating it 🥗 balanced.org/post/what-drink…

What Drink is High in Fiber? The 2026 Ultimate Guide!

Looking for a drink that’s high in fiber? Skip juice. Blend whole fruits, greens, oats, and seeds for smoothie recipes that truly boost fiber.

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🥦 For many kids, school lunch is half their daily calories — yet 97% don’t get enough fiber. We work with schools to design menus that are fiber-rich, plant-forward & kid-approved. Let’s make every bite count. 💪 Learn more ➡️ balanced.org/post/fiber-s-fu…

Fiber’s Fueling Young Minds: How the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Boosts Academic Success

For decades, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been a cornerstone of childhood nutrition in the United States. Established in 1946, the program was created to provide low-cost or free...

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Sourcing plant-based for K–12 just got faster. 🌱 Balanced’s free Plant-Based Vendor Directory lets you filter hundreds of credible items, request samples, and contact vendors with a click. Start sourcing: balanced.org/post/plant-base… #SchoolNutrition #K12 #FoodService

Plant-Based Vendor Directory: The Fastest Way for Schools & Institutions to Source Healthy,...

Discover Balanced’s Plant-Based Vendor Directory—search hundreds of K-12-creditable products, connect with vetted suppliers, and level-up your menus.

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We are more than halfway through 2025, but there is still time to boost your daily fiber intake. Chris Hendrickson shares 9 simple, sustainable ways to increase fiber in your diet. Bonus download - Fiber Rich Meal Guide and Shopping List! Read Here > balanced.org/post/how-can-i-…

How Can I Increase My Fiber in My Diet in 2025? (Easy, Delicious Ways to Do It)

Boost your fiber intake with easy, tasty swaps—think fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. This Balanced guide shares nine simple strategies, from building fiber-first breakfasts to...

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📊 Fiber is a “nutrient of concern” according to the USDA—yet there’s no minimum fiber standard in school meals. That needs to change. #fiber #SchoolNutrition
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👩‍🍳 Food service teams are heroes. We support them with the tools, recipes, and marketing support they need to serve healthy, delicious meals. #InstitutionalSupport #HealthyMenus
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📉 The leading causes of preventable death in the U.S.? Diet-related diseases. The solution starts on our plates. #FoodIsMedicine #NutritionSecurity
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