The Functional Kitchen

As fun as traveling can be, it can also be stressful - especially if you’re packing for multiple people and possibly pets! One thing that...

Say 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...

Summer is here and with it comes an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce! While there are multiple veggies to pick from at the farmers'...

If you're like me, you grew up eating the same delicious peanut butter throughout your childhood. There were maybe 5-6 different options...

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...

Harvard Health calls it a “medical mystery” and “mysterious ailment.” It’s been linked to everything from gut troubles, to autoimmune...

Mini-Series Intro: "Diet" fundamentally describes typical food intake. That's it! Somewhere, somehow though, "diet" came to represent...

Mini-Series Intro: "Diet" fundamentally describes typical food intake. That's it! Somewhere, somehow though, "diet" came to represent...

Mini-Series Intro: "Diet" fundamentally describes typical food intake. That's it! Somewhere, somehow though, "diet" came to represent...

Mini-Series Intro: "Diet" fundamentally describes typical food intake. That's it! Somewhere, somehow though, "diet" came to represent...

If you haven't seen the advertisements already, they're bound to be aplenty soon. You know, those ads and influencer posts about "21-day...

Let's get this out of the way right off the bat - the holidays look different this year because, well, life looks different this year!...

I'm willing to bet you've heard about the importance of mindset before. Countless motivational speakers and coaches talk about it, it's...

It's no secret that our nutrition directly impacts our health. The same is true when it comes to a pregnant woman’s nutrition and the...

Chances are, you’ve heard about some of the recommended dietary changes for women who are pregnant: limit caffeine, stay away from raw...

When it comes to good nutrition and overall health, it’s not just about what we eat but also how we eat. We could be planning and eating...

At some point, most of us have heard or been told that “variety is the spice of life” (1). While that may be true in more ways than one,...

When you hear “caffeine,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, you’re thinking about that fresh cup of morning coffee,...

Another summer day, another salad recipe! When I was in grad school, I made tabbouleh salad once a week. I loved the texture of the...

What's the first thing you think when someone starts talking about 4th of July? Fireworks, summer, and FOOD! Cookouts and picnics...