Heather Lynn Darby, Author at Balanced Healthstyles

Red White and Blueberry – a twist on the classic Balsamic Strawberry Arugula Salad

Among anti inflammatory recipes, this balsamic strawberry arugula salad is probably the tastiest.

Eat with your eyes first! This festive salad features the classic pairing of berries and balsamic vinegar with the peppery bite of arugula and creamy, rich goat cheese for the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors in every bite

Tofu Scramble: An Easy Breakfast Swap for a Heart-Healthy Diet

Egg alternative for a heart healthy diet - tofu scramble breakfast

Tofu Scramble: A healthy and satisfying alternative to scrambled eggs. Discover the many benefits of this plant-based protein and get inspired with recipe ideas.

Fanciest Oats in the World: Artisanal porridge with oatmeal

Are you tired of the same old bowl of oatmeal every morning? If you’re looking to mix things up and add some excitement to your breakfast routine, then you’re in luck! Introducing the Fanciest Oats in the World. Easy Instant Pot recipe.

Sheet Pan Blueberry Lemon Pancake [1 pancake feeds everyone!]

Quick and easy blueberry lemon pancake - sheet pan recipe for healthy pancakes from scratch

Being the pancake maker generally means that by the time you get to eat, everyone else has already finished eating their pancakes. This easy sheet pan recipe will have everyone eating their pancakes at the same time. Even the cook!

Healthy benefits of smiling: 7 Reasons for smiling more

Benefits of smiling- why smiling is healthy: a healthy smile activates neural responses that work toward fighting off stress

I’m not here to tell you the benefits of smiling so you’ll look better, but why smiling is healthy so you’ll consider adding a few more smiles to your day so you can FEEL better!

Fresh Cranberry Apple Relish

This version of fresh cranberry apple relish, using raw ingredients and no added sugar, is a whole food sensation!

Watermelon Radish Sprout Salad

Fruit salad with a twist! Watermelon with zesty radish sprouts and savory cotija cheese round out this unique summer salad

Radish and Spring Pea Salad

Spring pea salad recipe made with spicy baby arugula and crisp sliced radish

This bright spring salad pops with flavor, and is slyly packed with superb nutrition. I chose to incorporate an “ancient” grain called Farro, which has a velvety texture and a satisfying chew.

Vegan Sausage, Apple, and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Vegetarian acorn squash recipe, roasted stuffed with Field Roast vegan sausage, apple, and quinoa

I can never resist a pretty squash! And acorn are one of the cutest in my opinion because of the fluted shape. Better than that though, they have really large seeds that are very easy to scoop out, so it’s a regular at my house for getting stuffed and served in its shell.