by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 11, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all. Water is needed for every cell and function in your body. Water is a huge part of...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Often overlooked, the rutabaga is a root vegetable that can be mistaken for a turnip. Purple and white turnips are usually two or three inches in diameter, but a rutabaga with its brownish white color is twice that size. Have you tried this wonderful vegetable? If...
by Melanie Rathbun | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Inflammation has is a trending topic in the health & wellness world lately, and for good reason… According to LiveScience, “inflammation is a vital part of the immune system’s response to injury and infection. It is the body’s way of signaling the...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
There’s no shame in breakfast for dinner, I mean why not? Taking some stress off of dinner can make the evening go smoothly, and you don’t need to sacrifice on nutrition. For many, being faced with what the inevitable daily question of “what’s for dinner?” can often...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Oh, the words “blood sugar” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
A big part of feeling successful in your healthy eating regime is planning and preparing your meals ahead of time — so you’re not tempted to just stop at the fast food drive-thru on your way home from work! So, why not bring back the tradition of good ‘ol home...
