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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With our hectic lifestyles and our increased exposure to toxic substances that overload our immune system, more and more people are living with chronic allergies that significantly impact their health and quality of life. Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever or rhinitis, affect more than 5...
If you are looking for a delicious, vegan sauce to add to your meal, try this dairy-free pesto. Ingredients: ⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts 1 ½ cup packed basil leaves 3 cloves garlic 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoons sea salt ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Lightly toast the wal...