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Welcome to Scaled Balance Nutrition
Tenika Miles
Registered Dietitian
Welcome to Scaled Balance Nutrition
Tenika Miles
Registered Dietitian
Why Choose Tenika
The Nutrition Expert
Tenika Miles is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University who is available to help you with your nutrition counseling needs. Tenika takes the time to get to know your lifestyle and works with you to create a plan that is doable. Tenika’s supportive and positive personality is motivating. As the mother of two young children herself, she understands the challenges families face and brings creativity and passion to her work. She has extensive experience working with individuals of all backgrounds in clinical, long-term, and renal care settings. Tenika Miles, MS, RD, LD can be reached at scaledbalancenutrition@gmail.com.
Tenika is credentialed via the following insurance companies: AETNA, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, and United Healthcare and can bill for Medical Nutrition Therapy services with a Physician Referral. Insurance Eligibility will need to be verified before scheduling your session.
Why choose a registered dietitian?
A registered dietitian (RD) has completed required education and training established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Dietetics. In addition to obtaining a bachelor’s degree, a RD must complete a specially designed, accredited nutrition program and complete extensive supervised practice rotation programs in a health care facility, foodservice organization, community agency and pass a rigorous national registration examination. A registered dietitian can recommend a personally tailored diet based off your health history, eating and exercise habits allowing the assessment and monitoring of goals. RDs also help manage nutritional therapy via chronic health conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. Lastly, RDs can help you navigate through fad diets and provide guidance and motivation to assist you with mindful eating.
Tenika Miles - Registered Dietitian
Work with Tenika
FREE 15 minute virtual nutrition discovery session!
Book a virtual appointment with Tenika to create your individualized nutrition wellness plan.
Nutrition & Wellness Services
Free 3 Day Meal Plans
Free 3 Day Meal Plans
I love helping clients meet their nutritional goals! I too know how it feels to make that first step toward making healthy lifestyle changes and would like to guide you toward achieving your goals as well! To help you get started, try one of the offered meal plans to get you started on your healthy eating journey today!
Free 3 Day Meal Plans
Free 3 Day Meal Plans
Free 3 Day Meal Plans
Sign up for a FREE 3 day trial of the offered meal plans which include recipes, grocery lists and instructions to decrease your time planning and getting meals on the table! All meals can be scaled to meet the needs for one person or the family.
March 2023
National Nutrition Month
Every March is National Nutrition Month, #NNM is a campaign focusing on the importance of making healthy lifestyle changes with emphasis on food and physical activity habits. #NNM turns 50 this year! This year's theme is "Fuel for the Future" focusing on food sustainability for life and environment protection.
Diversity in Food Cultures
COVID-19 and Vitamin D Levels
Research is now showing the correlation of individuals with deficient levels of Vitamin D had a higher prevalence of death in COVID-19 cases. Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin" reduces the risk of respiratory infections such as influenza, childhood asthma, and prevention of COVID-19 deaths.
Current Nutrition Spotlights
August is Kid's Nutrition Month!
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
In honor of August being #KidsEatRight Month, find new ways to stay active and eat healthfully as a family! Try these tips and ideas: http://sm.eatright.org/KERMpk #kermonth
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
The American Heart Association (AHA) counsels against regular consumption of diet drinks and to increase consumption of plain, carbonated, or infused water. Click here to learn how to make your own infused water.
Fight Inflammation!
Decreasing trend in sodas & diet drinks
Fight Inflammation!
Looking to fight inflammation with natural foods versus medication? Try Turmeric which is a spice bright in yellow/orange color traditionally used in curries and sauces. Check article to see its anti-inflammatory uses.
Current Nutrition Spotlights
Increase Nutrient Absorption
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
The strategic pairing of certain foods helps the body effectively absorb vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Read to see which 7 foods are recommended to pair together to better boost your body's absorption.
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
Bad news: The South and Midwest have been identified as areas where adults are not meeting minimum federal guidelines for physical activity. Good news is that it's never too late to start a fitness regimen! See tips on how to increase physical activity.
Food Recalls
About 75% of Americans do not regularly exercise
Food Recalls
Click here to learn of recent and past food recalls to keep you and your family safe from foodborne illnesses.
Current Nutrition Spotlights
Avocado Love!
Sugar Warning!
Sugar Warning!
There are several health benefits to eating avocados! See how adding avocados to Healthy Mediterranean-Style foods can help you meet the nutrient Dietary Guidelines for American standards.
FREE 2,000 calorie meal plan featuring avocado are included!
Sugar Warning!
Sugar Warning!
Sugar Warning!
Sugary drink warning labels helped decrease consumption of bottled and fountain drinks in a Massachusetts cafeteria hospital study. When compared to text-only warning labels, graphic warning labels dropped sales by 15% when customers substituted with bottled water.
Current Nutrition Spotlights
Stay Hydrated!
Fruit and Veggie Snacks
Stay Hydrated!
It's getting hot outside! Take a moment to read why it's important to stay hydrated.
Detox here!
Fruit and Veggie Snacks
Stay Hydrated!
Looking to start a diet detox? The body does an excellent job detoxing the blood via the liver and kidneys, but don't let the hype fool you. Included are foods to get you started and if you need inspiration, check out the FREE 28-Day Refresh detox meal plan above!
Fruit and Veggie Snacks
Fruit and Veggie Snacks
Fruit and Veggie Snacks
Integrating fruits and veggies to your meals help aid in weight loss! Lower calorie numbers by adding these suggestions to your meals or snacks daily.
Current Nutrition Spotlights
Gardening with Kids
Make time for movement
Gardening with Kids
Warm weather brings a change in appetite for colorful and light meals which makes it the perfect time to get kids excited and involved trying new foods! Together, plant a small garden or patio pots with tasty fruits and veggies!
Going Meatless
Make time for movement
Gardening with Kids
Tips to help you get started on transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. If you need inspiration, try the FREE 3 day Plant-Based Vegan meal plan offered above!
Make time for movement
Make time for movement
Make time for movement
Our bodies were meant to move! Take a look to see how you can add physical activity to your daily regimen to increase your heart rate!