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Who We Are

A team of clinical dietitians and developers with one goal: to make balanced nutrition easier in everyday life. balantia was developed in Greece, shaped by real clinical experience and the need for nutrition guidance to continue beyond the consultation.

What makes us different

2003
From clinical practice
We started with real people and real nutrition challenges, before writing the first line of code.
10+ years
Scientific research
Our methodology is shaped by clinical experience and scientific research.
100%
Clinical oversight
Every algorithm and nutrition recommendation is reviewed by our scientific team.

Christina Balamoti, Head of the balantia scientific team

Guided by Science

The balantia nutrition framework is based on scientific evidence and was developed under clinical supervision, so that every recommendation is evidence-based.

Christina Balamoti MSc, PhD(c)

Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist
Scientific Lead, balantia

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Four principles we stand by

No deprivation
No food is off-limits. What matters is balance across your overall diet, not perfection at every meal.
Evidence, not trends
Our recommendations are grounded in scientific evidence and reviewed by our scientific team before they reach you.
Simple in practice
Nutrition shouldn’t feel complicated. Every feature is designed to make everyday use easier.
Your data stays yours
No ads. No selling your personal data. Your subscription is our only source of revenue.

People behind balantia

Christina Balamoti
Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist
Christina Balamoti
Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist
Christina D. Balamoti is an award-winning Clinical Dietitian–Nutritionist, researcher, and digital health specialist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition, obesity management, and metabolic health.
Her scientific work focuses on obesity management, personalized nutrition, behavioral nutrition, cardiometabolic health, and clinical effectiveness of dietary intervention models in overweight and obese adults.
She has served as Head of the Nutritional Department at Helena Venizelos Public Hospital and currently leads the scientific development of nutritional algorithms and digital nutrition systems for the platform balantia.
She has participated in international scientific congresses and has presented research at the European Congress of Endocrinology, the European Society for Reproductive Immunology, and other national and international medical conferences.
Christina has contributed to the development of clinically-structured food databases, adaptive nutrition systems, and science-based nutritional algorithms designed to support long-term adherence and real-world dietary behavior.
Her work combines clinical expertise, scientific research, and digital health innovation, with a strong focus on evidence-based nutrition and personalized care.
Academic & Professional Background
Christina D. Balamoti graduated with distinction from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Harokopio University and completed her postgraduate studies in Applied Dietetics at the same institution, where she was honored to deliver the graduation oath at the commencement ceremony.
She further obtained an MSc in Nutrition in Health and Disease from the School of Medicine of University of Thessaly, graduating with distinction.
Her ongoing academic and research activity at the School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, focuses on obesity management, dietary adherence, and the clinical effectiveness of personalized dietary interventions in overweight and obese adults.
Scientific Presentations & Congress Activity
Christina D. Balamoti has participated as an invited speaker and scientific presenter at national and international medical and scientific congresses, with lectures focusing on obesity management, clinical nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, immune function, behavioral nutrition, and digital dietary interventions. Selected presentations and scientific lectures include:
- “The Blue Zones Paradox” — 2nd Educational Seminar in Clinical Oncology, Athens, Greece (2025)
- “Nutritional Supplements and Lactation” — Scientific Symposium, Athens, Greece (2025)
- “Nutritional Supplements and Pregnancy: Is It Necessary?” — Scientific Symposium, Athens, Greece (2025)
- “Nutritional Supplements and Pregnancy: Is It Necessary?” — Scientific Symposium, Thessaloniki, Greece (2025)
- “Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Three Different Dietary Patterns in Overweight and Obese Adults” — 52nd Panhellenic Conference of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Mellitus, Patras, Greece (2025)
- “Nutritional Supplements and Pregnancy: Is It Necessary?” — Scientific Symposium, Heraklion, Crete, Greece (2025)
- “Diet and Pregnancy” — 13th National Congress of Fetal–Maternal Medicine, Symi, Greece (2025)
- “Nutritional Supplements and Pregnancy: Is It Necessary?” — Scientific Symposium Ask the Experts, Athens, Greece (2024)
- “Nutritional Quality of a Diet and the Timing of Meals: Is It Important?” — 27th International Cardiology Conference of Central Greece, Larisa, Greece (2024)
- “Control/Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Three Different Dietary Patterns in Overweight and Obese Adults With or Without the Coexistence of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors” — 51st Panhellenic Conference of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Mellitus, Athens, Greece (2024)
- “Nutrition and the Immune System” — 5th Educational Conference: Autoimmunity Meets Reproduction with Assisted Reproduction Technology (IVF), Athens, Greece (2024)
- “Control/Comparison of Different Dietary Approaches for Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Individuals” — 46th Panhellenic Conference of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Mellitus, Athens, Greece (2019)
- “Adequacy of the Immune System: The Effect of Diet and the Environment” — Global Day of Immunology Celebration, Athens, Greece (2016)
- “The Effect of a Fatty Acid-Based Diet on NK Cells of Sub-Fertile Women” — European Society for Reproductive Immunology Meeting, Oxford, United Kingdom (2015)
- “Immunotropic Effect of a Diet Rich in Long-Chain Fatty Acids” — Global Immunobiology Congress, Australia (2013)
- “Diet and the Immune System” — Panhellenic Congress of Immunology, Athens, Greece (2010)
- “Method Development for the Study of Bioavailability in the Blood of Polyphenol Plant Products” — 3rd Panhellenic Congress of Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress, Athens, Greece (2002)
Research & Scientific Publications
Christina D. Balamoti has participated in clinical nutrition research focusing on obesity management, dietary adherence, behavioral nutrition, immune function, reproductive nutrition, and cardiometabolic health.
Her research activity includes peer-reviewed scientific publications, international scientific presentations, and ongoing research collaborations with the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly.
International scientific presentations at the European Congress of Endocrinology include:
- “Development of a New Dietetic Approach for Obese and Overweight Adults Without Metabolic Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Preliminary Results” — 21st European Congress of Endocrinology, Lyon, France (2019)
- “Comparison of Two Different Dietetic Approaches in Obese and Overweight Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” — 22nd European Congress of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic (2020)
- “Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Three Different Dietary Patterns in Overweight and Obese Adults” — 28th European Congress of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic (2026)
Current research activity includes the following scientific manuscripts and ongoing research projects:
- “Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Three Different Dietary Patterns in Overweight and Obese Adults With or Without the Presence of Metabolic Cardiovascular Risk Factors” — Balamoti C., Bargiota A. (2026)
- “Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Lifestyle Behaviors and Weight Loss in an Overweight and Obese Urban Adult Population” — Balamoti C., Bargiota A. (2026)
- “Assessment of Dietary Intake and Health Status in an Overweight and Obese Urban Adult Population” — Balamoti C., Bargiota A. (2026)
All manuscripts are affiliated with the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Greece, and are currently under review for publication.
Awards & Recognition
3rd Place Award for Research Excellence in Reproductive Immunology and Nutritional Intervention — Panhellenic Congress of Autoimmune Diseases, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (2019).
Vassilis Bellos
CEO | Developer
Vassilis Bellos
CEO | Developer
Vassilis D. Bellos is an entrepreneur, developer, and UI/UX designer with 20 years of business experience in business management, business development, and strategic planning.
As CEO of BB Group, the company behind balantia, he is responsible for the company’s strategic planning and financial management, contributing to the platform’s overall growth and development.
At balantia, he is also actively involved as a developer and UI/UX designer, combining user experience and interface design with the technical development of the application. His work spans both the digital product itself and the food data infrastructure (food API) that supports it.
Since 2019, he has served as CEO and General Manager of Bellos Advertising Constructions, an ISO 9001:2015-certified signage manufacturing company. He manages key accounts and leads the company’s strategic initiatives across high-precision signage, digital printing, and custom advertising constructions.
His professional work combines business strategy, technical expertise, and design, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and transforming ideas into functional digital products with carefully designed user experiences.

Academic & Professional Background
Vassilis D. Bellos studied Graphic Design at the Technical School of Applied Arts in Athens, developing a foundation in design and visual communication that continues to be a core part of his professional approach.
He later completed an MBA Global at the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. His dissertation focused on the balantia platform, directly connecting his academic studies with his entrepreneurial activity in digital nutrition.
He also completed the 750-hour Coding Factory program at the Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of the Athens University of Economics and Business, earning a Professional Education and Training Certificate in software development with a grade of Excellent (100/100).
Dimitris Theofanous
Business Advisor
Dimitris Theofanous
Business Advisor
Dimitris Theofanous is the Founder and Managing Director of eTURN, a strategy and operations consulting firm that supports businesses in commercial growth, organizational development, digital transformation, and the effective use of technology.
He has more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles across business development, marketing, and e-commerce. Throughout his career, he has held senior positions in companies and organizations across different sectors, including General Manager of Food Plus, which operated KFC and Pizza Hut in Greece, Business Unit Director of you.gr, and Marketing Director of airtickets.gr. He was also a founding member of ricardo.gr and brandsGalaxy.gr.
He is also Co-founder of Datavera, a company that helps businesses unify and better leverage customer data, creating more personalized communication, sales, and service experiences through modern customer engagement technologies.
He is a founding member of the Greek E-Commerce Association, GR.EC.A., where he also served as President, actively contributing to the development and institutional representation of the sector in Greece and abroad.
In parallel, he participates as a speaker and moderator in conferences and business events, regularly writes on topics related to entrepreneurship, technology, work, and the market.
He is the creator and host of the vidcast “Εδώ που τα λέμε”, featuring unfiltered conversations about people, business, and technology. He is a graduate of the University of Piraeus and holds an International MBA from the Athens University of Economics and Business, which he completed as an Onassis Foundation scholar.