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Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

The Power of Stillness

"We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know - we have forgotten how to be - to be still - to be ourselves - to be where life is...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

Everything You Need to Know About the Gut-Brain Axis

Our brain, or "command central part 1" as I like to think of it, is connected to every part of our body. The link between our brain and...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

How Food Affects Your Mood

When you are feeling down, what do you tend to gravitate towards? Binge-watching your favorite series of the moment? Calling a good...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS Nutrition Student

Instead 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...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

What 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...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

Understanding Constipation and How to Relieve it

Are we really going to talk about poop? Yes, we are! The truth is, your bowel movements can provide valuable insight into the health of...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

Improving Nutrition and Digestion through Stress Management and Self-Care - Holiday Edition

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!...

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS, RDN, LD

Where Your Mind Goes, Energy Flows

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

Marie Belzile-Davidson, MS Nutrition Student

The Love-Hate Relationship Between Caffeine and Cortisol

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,...

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