Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternMay 126 minManaging Fibromyalgia Through Diet and LifestyleFibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It feels like pain or tenderness that is sensitive to the touch, can...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternApr 277 minFood Allergies vs. Sensitivities vs. IntolerancesEver wonder what the differences are between a food allergy, a food sensitivity, and a food intolerance? All three of these are food...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternApr 125 minWhat factors influence your weight? (Hint - It's not just calories)Body weight is not as simple as calories in versus calories out. You have likely heard this oversimplified equation before. While...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternMar 303 minBlood Sugar and Heart HealthDid you just read sugar and automatically think, "bad?" You are not alone. For years, I was scared of sugar in any form - added sugar,...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternMar 163 minTips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene is just a fancy way of describing sleeping habits. You may have heard of countless ways to get better sleep, but here are a...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, Dietetic InternMar 33 minWhat are sprouted foods?When I was a little kid, we would go visit my grandparents for weeks on end each summer. All of my grandparents loved to garden but my...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS Nutrition StudentJan 315 minNutrition Sustainability Series Part 2: Building Sustainable Health HabitsAs yourself: what tasks do I do every day that are second nature? Any tasks, not just health-related ones. Now, think back and identify...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS Nutrition StudentJan 104 minNutrition Sustainability Series Part 1: Food SustainabilityAs a global community, we generate an exorbitant amount of food waste. Worldwide, about one-third of the food produced for human...
Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS Nutrition StudentDec 22, 20213 minInstead of a New Year's resolution, try adopting a new mantra!Are all the posts and conversations about New Year’s resolutions and setting lofty goals for 2022 making your head spin? You are not...
mariee517Dec 15, 20214 minHow to add more antioxidants to your diet!Antioxidants. You have likely heard of them, but what are they? It seems like there is a general belief that antioxidants are beneficial...
mariee517Nov 28, 20214 minThings to do, aside from eating, when you're truly not hungry. We've all been there - we know we truly are not hungry but we just want to eat something! That being said, this blog is not intended to...
mariee517Oct 13, 20213 minAre you getting enough fiber from your diet?At The Functional Kitchen, we like to think of fiber as nature's broom for our digestive system. Before we dive into the benefits of...
mariee517Sep 30, 20216 minWhat is inflammation and how can you manage it?Chances are, you have heard of “inflammation.” After all, we talk about it all the time here at The Functional Kitchen! What is...
mariee517Sep 1, 20215 minAll about collagen peptides and why we love them!If you have been following The Functional Kitchen for a while now, you know we love collagen peptides! In this post, we will cover what...
mariee517Aug 10, 20213 minUnderstanding Constipation and How to Relieve itAre we really going to talk about poop? Yes, we are! The truth is, your bowel movements can provide valuable insight into the health of...
mariee517Jul 26, 20212 minTaking the Stress Out of Travel SnacksAs fun as traveling can be, it can also be stressful - especially if you’re packing for multiple people and possibly pets! One thing that...
mariee517Jul 12, 20213 minHow to Snack BetterSay the word “snack” and I immediately start to get hungry. Having a snack between lunch and dinner is a regular part of my day and it...
mariee517Jun 29, 20215 min4 Summer Veggies that are Delicious, Nutritious, and Easy to Cook with! Summer is here and with it comes an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce! While there are multiple veggies to pick from at the farmers'...
mariee517May 26, 20213 minWhat nut butters are best for you?If you're like me, you grew up eating the same delicious peanut butter throughout your childhood. There were maybe 5-6 different options...
mariee517May 14, 20214 minDelicious, nutritious, and gluten-free "grains"!Before we dive into some tasty gluten-free "grains" and easy ways to prepare them, let's address the elephant in the room: is gluten...