What is Functional Nutrition and why does it matter? Functional Nutrition is about finding the right way for each of us as individuals to eat—using food to maximize the potential for health and reverse dysfunction or disease. There is no single “right diet” that applies to everyone. We all have different genetic backgrounds, [read more]
Functional Medicine is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional Medicine practitioners spend time with [read more]
5 Surprising Signs You May be Dehydrated -- and what to do about it! Are you drinking enough? With summer heating up, you may be surprised by how many of your symptoms may be caused by dehydration. The signs may not be obvious, like intense thirst or feeling faint, but mild to moderate [read more]
Three Easy and Tasty Recipes: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Triple Berry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese Black Bean and Black-Eyed Pea Salad Click here to print a PDF and have the recipes handy. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad This is my personal creation with some of my favorite ingredients from the Mediterranean [read more]
Use these basic guidelines to build an amazing nutrient-filled smoothie! Examples for each category are listed below. Click here to print out the PDF and keep it handy! Superfoods maca dehydrated blueberry powder acai powder ashwagandha powder matcha powder ground turmeric fresh ginger spirulina collagen [read more]
It’s the holiday season and it’s filled with parties, gifts and FOOD. AND, I know none of us (including me!) want to wake up January 1 feeling heavy, bloated and unhappy with ourselves because we overdid it in the eating department. Am I right? That’s why I want to give you a Healthy [read more]
Fall is the time of year when the weather turns cooler, the days get shorter and the leaves fall. It’s also the time for more indoor activities, upcoming holiday travel and yes - viruses! And while we ALL know a thing or two about viruses from the pandemic, I want to share with [read more]
Clients are always asking me about which protein powders, protein bars, sugar substitutes, and ready-to-eat entrees are the healthiest. And I get it! It can be so overwhelming and confusing, especially when you are standing there in the grocery store with your cart deciding what to buy - when other people are in [read more]
I don’t know a single adult who says “I have too much energy!” As adults, especially as we age…. We’re sleep deprived so we feel groggy upon waking. We depend on coffee or other forms of caffeine to get us going. We crash mid-afternoon and want to take a nap. And all we [read more]
Why is eating greens so important? Eating greens, such as leafy vegetables, is vital for numerous health benefits. They are rich in essential vitamins and minerals like A, C, K, folate, calcium, iron, and potassium, which support immune function, bone health, and energy production. Greens also provide dietary fiber for digestion, gut health, [read more]
