Tag Archives: Healthy Food

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Why Pumpkin is Considered a Superfood

The term ‘superfood’ has been around for a few years as a way to describe a food that is high in nutrients. Superfoods tend to be higher in vitamins and minerals than other foods, making them ‘super’ nutrient-dense. Pumpkin also happens...

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Tips for Starting a New Diet This Fall Season

There are so many wonderful things to be excited about for fall – the weather changes, the holidays are approaching, the leaves change, and you get to enjoy your favorite comfort foods. Unfortunately, this can also mean eating a diet high in sugar...

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All About Pumpkin Seeds

If you are interested in using pumpkin for healthy recipes, don’t forget about the seeds! Also called pepitas, pumpkin seeds contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, are low in fat, and are great for having as a snack or putting on salads. Here...

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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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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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