The Functional Kitchen

The more greens, the merrier! Dark leafy greens are the ultimate food-as-medicine. They are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. One of...

When it comes to leafy greens, most of us rely on the basics like romaine, leaf lettuce and spinach week after week - and while all of these provide health b...

There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegeta...

I don’t know about you, but in the middle of winter I want the cheesy, filling, warm and delicious foods. Salads? No thanks - I’ll be ready for you when the ...

#Thanksgiving #glutenfree #paleo

Did you know 1 in every 10 women of childbearing edge is diagnosed with PCOS? Is there anything you can do to prevent or tackle your diagnosed OR undiagnosed...

Paleo, keto, pescatarian, vegan, low-FODMAP, Atkins, South Beach, Mediterranean, carnivore, low fat, high protein...how many diets are out there anyway? Are ...

What's the best long-term diet for me? Wow, what a loaded question! Every person's diet is unique, even if you and your partner, friend, or family all follow...

The word "diet" means many different things to different people, but usually it doesn't conjure up feelings of fun and enjoyment. Why is this so? According t...

Let’s talk about snacks. I mean grab-n-go, straight out of a package snacks - nothing homemade here! It takes a little research, but there are good options o...

This is the last week of 4 Weeks of Functional Foods! Thanks for staying tuned to the power of functional foods and how your body uses all these fabulous nut...

This week focuses on some unique additions to your kitchen - maca root, cacao powder, and coconut milk. Turn these superfoods into a breakfast smoothie or in...

This week, we focused on some of those super common veggies that we use a lot! Functional foods don't need to be complicated, expensive, and hard to find. I ...

Happy November! This short week was all about two amazing foods that are the superstar ingredients of my favorite fiberlicious pudding. This Pumpkin Chia See...

Maybe the question should be who DOESN’T feel fatigued? YAWN! I took a time-out from blogging last month when Baby K’s sleep took a nosedive. Four teeth comi...

Simple, dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with veggies! Last Saturday night was pasta night at the ranch. We typically do a version of spaghetti and meatba...

I am a big believer in the (scientifically supported) idea that there is no such thing as one “best” diet. If it were this easy to find a winner, the entire ...

Breakfast - it’s one important meal! Starting the day off with foods high in protein and antioxidants and low in added sugar and other inflammatory foods all...

To ring in the New Year, I want to give a shout-out to my top three functional tools for the 2018. Check them out and enjoy! Four Sigmatic Coffee: an energy...