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,...

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...

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

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...

It’s three days after Christmas and all through the house All the creatures are asking…what’s for dinner?? We are still chowing down on...