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Sparkling Blackberry Basil Cocktail

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 8-10 large fresh or frozen blackberries 3 T. fresh basil, torn ¼ c. honey, preferably local ¼ c. water 4 oz. Elderflower liqueur (optional) 1 750 ml bottle of...

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How to Handle Barbecues While on a Diet

When you start a new diet, it can be easy to handle it while you are at home, but when you have to go somewhere like a BBQ, it gets a little more complicated. Functional Medicine Los Angeles offers the following tips to provide a lot of helpful...

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BBQ Tofu Tacos: A Must-Try Recipe

Who says you’ll miss out on the flavors if you choose to eat healthy? As your trusted functional medicine Burbank professionals, we at Functional Medicine Los Angeles provide a recipe that tingles your taste buds while ensuring to meet your...

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Self-Care Ideas When You’re Stressed or Depressed

Life can be a roller coaster with ups, downs, twists, and turns. Sometimes, these challenges can lead to stress or even depression. It's tough, no doubt, but the good news is that there are ways to help manage these feelings, and self-care plays a...

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Nutrition for Sleep: Why What You Eat Matters

Sleep and nutrition are both essential in our lives for promoting a high quality of sleep. The quality of sleep that we get ultimately dictates how well we perform in our lives, whether it be in our professional work or in our personal lives with...

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Greek Yogurt Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

Prep time: 10 minutes Chilling time: 2 hours Serves: 4 Crust Ingredients: ¼ c. raw almonds ¼ c. raw pecans 3 pitted dates, roughly chopped ¼ t. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish Cheesecake Ingredients: 4 oz. cream cheese, room...

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