Balance by bistroMD: Healthy Meals Delivered To Your Door (Because Pet Parents Should Eat Well Too!)

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Ever feel like you take better care of your fur kids than you do of yourself? You’re not alone! Whether you are too busy, or just tired of adulting, home food delivery has become a popular alternative to cooking. Woof Woof Papa and I love to cook but often get tired of meal planning, shopping and the prep-work that goes into making healthy meals. And our schedules mean that we don’t always have time to cook and eat at the same time. Sometimes it just seems easier to grab takeout or order delivery, and that isn’t the healthiest or most economical way to eat.

We were recently invited to try the meals from Balance by bistroMD. It’s the first meal delivery service to offer chef-prepared meals a-la-carte, without the constraint of minimums, memberships, or recurring orders. The top-rated diet delivery and weight loss program, bistroMD, created this subscription-free service to provide healthy meals with convenience and flexibility.

Balance by bistroMD fits health-conscious lifestyles, whether you’re trying to lose weight, adhere to a specialty diet such as gluten free, or just want to eat healthy without the struggle. When we went to their website to place our first order, we were impressed with the wide variety of over 100 meals and snacks available, and prices start at just $5.95.

The ordering process is super easy…the only hard part was deciding which meals to get, because they all looked so good! To narrow down the choices, you can filter meals by diet type, including Low Sodium, Heart Healthy, Gluten Free, Diabetic Meals and other options. We ordered a few breakfast items, because we are trying to do better at not skipping breakfast. And we also ordered a variety of lunches and dinners, too. Everything arrived within a few days, shipped in an insulated cooler packed with dry ice. Even though the box sat out on our porch in the South Florida heat for most of the morning, all the meals were still frozen when I unpacked everything.

In addition to doing the cooking and delivering your meals straight to your door, the folks at Balance by bistroMD also send the instructions and info you need to make the most of your food delivery. For example, although you can microwave the meals straight from the freezer, they recommend you move your upcoming day of meals to the fridge the night before to thaw for more even reheating. They also suggest that you place your entree on a plate because visualization is an important part of dining.

This was my attempt to plate the Ham and Cheese Frittata. It came with a side of peaches with a tasty whole grain granola crumble. I added avocado slices because I cannot go a day without eating avocado! Although I can see the logic in their suggestion to plate the meals to make the dining experience more enjoyable, most times we opted for convenience over aesthetics, and just ate our meals straight out of the BPA-free microwavable trays they came in. Less dishes to wash!

Overall, we were impressed with our order and happy to have a week of no meal planning or prep. The nice thing about the service is that there is no commitment or subscription required. You can order when you feel like you need a break from cooking, or need a little extra help with eating healthy. It’s also a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member, and would be great as a Housewarming present or Mother’s Day gift, too!

Balance by bistroMD Coupon Code

Right now is a great time to try it because you can get 20% OFF with Balance by bistroMD coupon code: SAVE20 at checkout. You also get Free Shipping on orders of $99+. Head on over to balance.bistromd.com to learn more about how it works and try it for yourself. Less time spent cooking means more time (and energy) to play with the fur kids!

Helping Your Dog Achieve and Maintain Their #PerfectWeight

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Is your dog overweight? Finding out and learning what to do about it is an important part of being a pet parent. It’s our job to keep our fur kids healthy, and that includes helping them maintain a healthy weight since this adds to quality of life and life expectancy.

How do you know if your dog is at their healthy weight? Start by checking out this video from Dr. Ashley Gallagher:

Did you watch it? If so you might have been surprised or even shocked to learn that more than 50% of pets are overweight…I certainly didn’t know that!

Dr. Ashley also mentioned this Healthy Pet Weight Tool where you can go to check your dog’s weight online. Be sure to go give that a try.

And the big takeaway from the video is to talk to your dog’s veterinarian for professional medical advice on whether your pet is overweight. It’s important to their overall health and wellness. If your vet says your dog needs to lose some weight, they will tell you the steps you need to take, including diet and exercise.

They may also recommend a special weight loss food like Hill’s® Science Diet® Perfect Weight. With a breakthrough blend of natural ingredients, prebiotic fibers for gentle digestion and 100% precisely balanced nutrition, 70% of cats and dogs who used Science Diet Perfect Weight lost weight within 10 weeks.
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15% OFF Abe’s Market Natural and Organic Goods for Pets & People

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Abe's Market Promo Code

Here’s a great chance to snag some extra savings on organic and natural products for home, pets and people! Now through Sunday 3/23, get 15% OFF sitewide at Abe’s Market with promo code GOLDENBEAR at checkout. It’s a super way to stock up on brands you love, and try out some new ones  too!

You’ll also get FREE Shipping on orders of $49+ so stock up on hard-to-find or frequently used items from brands including Seventh Generation, Castor & Pollux, Halo, Dr. Bronner and many more! Here are the links to take you directly to the Natural & Organic Pet Care department as well as to the section for Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies. Don’t forget to tell some friends and earn $5 free to spend!

Refer A Friend

Ideas for using your 15% OFF Abe’s Market Promo Code:

  • Natural & Organic Pet Shampoo, Skin Care & Grooming Supplies
  • Natural Cold & Flu Remedies
  • Essential Oils & Other Natural Home Fragrances
  • Dental Care for Dogs
  • Safe & Organic Cleaning Supplies
  • Cat Toys & Treats
  • Super-Food Ingredients to Make Your Own Trail Mix or Granola
  • Low Sugar Snacks
  • Lunchbots
  • Visit Abe’s Market HERE for more natural products for pets & people!

Dog-Gone Good Cuisine: Recipes for You AND Your Dog (Book Review)

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If you’ve ever thought about cooking a meal to share with your pooch but didn’t know where to start, or worry about what foods are healthy, then you’ll want to check out this new cookbook hitting the store shelves (and Amazon) this week! In Dog-Gone Good Cuisine certified nutritionist and chef Gayle Pruitt demonstrates how to cook healthy and delicious dishes for dogs and humans alike. She’s included over 100 corn, sugar, soy, and gluten free recipes, for mouthwatering meals you can make for your family AND fur kids, too!

This is NOT a cookbook of how to make plain-old dog food or your typical dog treats. This is food that will make your mouth water! Since receiving our review copy and checking it out, some of the recipes I’ve bookmarked already include:

  • Minty Fruit Roll-Ups
  • Roasted Root Vegetables
  • Salmon Florentine
  • Pears with Raspberry Sauce
  • Cream of Cinderella Pumpkin Soup

How fun would it be to throw a dinner party for your favorite furry pals and their humans at the same time!?! I love that this book not only includes loads of great recipes, but also that the author shares info on cooking techniques, a list of herbs and spices that are safe for dogs, and other helpful tips and resources. There’s also a section on canine-only raw food and making your own jerky. That caught my eye because of all the concerns over the safety of some of the commercially produced pet jerky. What a great way to save money and feel good about what you’re giving your dog by making it yourself! You’ll also find several special juicing recipes for different health conditions.

Dog-Gone Good Cuisine is available in bookstores and at Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions.

Abe’s Market: 15% OFF Natural & Organic Products for Pets & People + $5 FREE Credit!

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Abe's Market for organic pet deals

Today is the LAST day to take advantage of the Abe’s Market promo code for 15% OFF the entire site and save BIG on natural and organic products for pets, people, kitchen, beauty and cleaning. Just make sure to use the code NEWYOU to get the 15% off your entire purchase. Here’s the link directly to the Pet Department but don’t miss all the other savings, too!

Shipping is FREE on $49+ so it’s a great chance to stock up and save, especially if you need a little help sticking with your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier or Go Green with the products you use…for your families health as well as the health of your pets and the planet!

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I find that Abe’s has a great selection of my favorite brands, and Daisy’s too! And we like checking the Sale Section for up to 50% OFF all kinds of deals on healthy snacks, socially responsible products and sustainable goods.

You can also get a free $5 store credit by referring three friends to Abe’s! Go HERE to get the details.