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Unbeatable Beets: A Functional Food for Wellness
Would you like to reduce inflammation, support detoxification, reduce oxidative stress, and slow aging? Then read on to learn how adding this delicious, bright-red functional food to your daily plate can help you meet your health goals.
Pre, Pro, & Postbiotics — Untangling the Prefixes of Gut Health
Navigating our kids’ mental health post-pandemic is tough, but holistic approaches can make a difference. It’s Gonna Be OK with Dr. Ro.
Defining Ultra-Processed Food
Am I really willing to drink dipotassium phosphate in my coffee every morning? What’s the matter with processed food?
8 Ways to Kick Cravings
Do you struggle with cravings and find it difficult to avoid the processed foods that are keeping you stuck in your health journey? You’re not alone.
Cooking as Self-Care: The Case for Cooking at Home
When you think of self-care what comes to mind? Do you imagine a bubble bath, yoga, or a beach vacation? How do you define self-care?
Unplug to Upgrade: Smart Ways to Slash Your Screen Time and Unlock a Healthier You
What do sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, eye strain, neck and back problems, social isolation, and even addictive behaviors all have in common? They all have connections to an increase in the time we spend looking at our screens.
Reducing Toxic Load to Balance Hormones: Spring Cleaning for Your Hormones
Fiber is finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to what we’ve learned about metabolism, lipid management, the gut microbiome, and even brain health.
The Fiber Fix: Using Fiber to Enhance Weight Loss, Heart Health, Blood Sugar Management, and Brain Function with Real Food
Fiber is finally getting the attention it deserves thanks to what we’ve learned about metabolism, lipid management, the gut microbiome, and even brain health.
A Prep-Ahead DIY Fasting Mimicking Diet Menu
Many of you have experienced the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) with us at RIFM, and we’ve heard your feedback on the positive results! As we start off the New Year with a renewed commitment to our health, the Fasting Mimicking Diet can be a powerful tool.
Planning for the Holidays on a Health Journey
Do the holidays tempt you to abandon your health goals? You’re not alone!
Coach’s Corner: Do You Need More Omega-3s?
Did you know that most Americans are deficient in omega-3s? One of the most common nutritional recommendations our doctors make is to increase omega-3 intake. If your doctor has asked you to bump up the omega-3s, this is for you. And even if not, chances are that the rest of us could stand to benefit…
Coach’s Corner: 9 Servings of Veggies in Real Life
Let my words, like vegetables, be tender and sweet, for tomorrow I may have to eat them. – Author unknown Blank stares. Sometimes that’s the response I get when I tell clients that the Institute for Functional Medicine recommends 9-12 servings of colorful vegetables each day. That is so different from the way that most of…
Coach’s Corner: Meal Planning in Real Life
Meal Planning in Real Life How to Get Healthy and Tasty Food on the Table More Efficiently Meal planning is a frequent topic of conversation in health coaching sessions. How can you get in the 9-12 servings of vegetables AND hit your protein goals without turning cooking into your full-time job? I asked…
Coach’s Corner: What’s the Big Deal About Bread?
Is Bread Healthy? Clients frequently ask me about bread and wonder whether they should eat it regularly – or at all. So, I’m about to wade into a somewhat touchy subject and discuss some of the pitfalls of bread and what to look for in choosing bread that supports your health goals. Four…