Holistic cancer coach Maya Simand shares her inspiring journey to healing. Discover how Functional Nutrition education empowered her to overcome breast cancer and help others find hope through integrative approaches.

Estrogen dominance is a key factor in ER+ breast cancer. This Functional Nutrition guide explores how estrogen dominance increases risk and provides practical strategies to balance hormones and support overall health.

As practitioners or aspiring nutrition counselors, we’re all familiar with the frustration of watching people struggle with chronic illness, cycling through symptoms and diagnoses without resolution.

I recently read an account written by a primary care doctor (PCP) describing a patient who had been passed from one specialist to another—each one focusing on ordering tests, prescribing medications, and ultimately sending her off with more questions than answers.  No one paused to truly listen to the patient’s story.  No one asked about […]

Is Functional Nutrition inclusive? This article explores bias, accessibility, and cultural competence, uncovering barriers to care and practical steps fore a more equitable, patient-centered approach. Learn how we can make Functional Nutrition accessible.

From fitness professional to Functional Nutrition practitioner, Kelly Amos shares how Functional Nutrition Alliance’s online certification gave her the tools to go deeper as a trainer.

Fitness pros: Want to go beyond macros? Discover how Gabe Smith became a Functional Nutrition Counselor after healing his own body and professional burnout.

If you’ve been following the Paleo diet trend, you’ve probably come across recipes that incorporate bananas into various baked goods. Recently, I decided to conduct a little experiment and research to determine whether bananas, which are often viewed skeptically due to their perceived high sugar content, are worth the hype. First, let’s look at their […]

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to fats and oils! This guide aims to provide you with valuable insights into the different types of fats and oils available, their sources, and how to make informed decisions about incorporating them into your diet. Fats and oils are more than just macronutrients; they are essential for overall health […]

Protein: A fundamental element in Functional Nutrition As a key part of the Functional Nutrition Alliance’s Fat, Fiber, Protein principle for health and healing, protein deserves our attention and investigation. Protein is one of the essential macronutrients required by the human body to function properly. It’s composed of smaller units called amino acids, which are […]