There are a rising number of people who are diagnosed with Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance. This can be a major lifestyle and diet change for many, but thankfully gluten-free options keep getting better and better! What is Gluten Exactly? Gluten is a protein found in mostly wheat, barley, and ...
Baked Zesty Carrot Fries are a delicious, simple way to satisfy your craving for french fries without excess oil or deep frying. Ingredients: 5 – 6 large carrots 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon chili powder 1 pinch cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 4...
What is Resilience? Every single person experiences setbacks, difficulties, stressors, and failures throughout their life. Financial stress, relationship problems, health issues, work stress, a serious accident, social justice issues, a global pandemic, or the death of a loved one are all examples o...
This delicious meatball recipe makes a great protein addition to any salad or pasta meal! Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey 1 small zucchini, grated 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large organic egg, beaten 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon aleppo pepp...
Chromotherapy, also called light therapy, is the practice of applying visible light (the color spectrum) to the body in order to balance energy, aid in cellular regeneration, and promote healing. Light is energy emitted as particles or waves, and each color of the spectrum possess frequencies of a s...
This Berry Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious, sugar-free desert that your entire family will be sure to love! Ingredients: 2 cups organic blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, divided ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon real vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup chia...
It happens to every one of us: we buy produce at the grocery store with the best of intentions, leave it alone for a few days, only to find it rotten at the back of the fridge when we are ready to use it. Making the most of your produce before it goes bad can feel like a losing game. Understanding w...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
Functional medicine emphasizes nutrition and lifestyle treatments to address the underlying issues that lead to chronic illness. At Functional Medicine of Idaho, we ask our patients to implement specific nutritional and lifestyle modifications in order to reach optimal health. We understand that ch...
“Detox” can be a bit of a buzzword, especially in the health and fitness community. When we discuss detoxification in functional medicine, we’re not talking about a juice cleanse or the latest shake you can buy on Instagram. We’re talking about the science of how our bodies get rid of waste. Metabol...
