I’m a devout believer in the power of functional foods to support and heal the body. Unfortunately, in order for this idea to be widely accepted, science is expected to unequivocally confirm what we already know. But there’s a problem. The current philosophy...
Functional foods with powerful phytonutrients and supportive adaptogens don’t need to come on a plate. This tasty and nutritious elixir is packed with both! Nuts and seeds provide minerals and valuable omega-3s while adaptogenic mushroom powders support the immune...
As science has become increasingly interested in how functional food gets its function, the idea of the food matrix and the food matrix effect is garnering more and more attention. Functional healthcare providers will need a solid understanding of this...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sprouts, including sunflower seed sprouts 1 green apple 1 avocado 2 cups Sauerkraut 1 avocado or 1/4 cup coconut meat (fresh or from jar) 1 beet 2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: ...
Fermentation decreases the glucose concentration of the food because the “Bugs” eat it. It also reduces lectins and oxalates in the dish, making them more suitable for people who have difficulty digesting them. It also provides beneficial microbes and can...
As part of my series on functional foods, I want to explore some big questions: Why should supplementation be approached with caution? How did suspected carcinogens become a common ingredient in all processed foods? What is the “food matrix” and why is this...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sprouts, including sunflower seed sprouts 1 green apple 1 avocado 2 cups Sauerkraut 1 avocado or 1/4 cup coconut meat (fresh or from jar) 1 beet 2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: ...
Functional healthcare practitioners know how crucial it is to understand the chemical constituents in foods and how they impact each person differently. It’s not uncommon to have been unknowingly eating food for years that has damaged the lining of your gut. As a...