The Functional Kitchen

Antioxidants. You have likely heard of them, but what are they? It seems like there is a general belief that antioxidants are beneficial...

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...

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

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,...

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

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...

#Thanksgiving #glutenfree #paleo

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

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,...

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

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...