Root Nutrition

03/24/2026

It's here! EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are out. Choose organic for those that are high in pesticides (Dirty Dozen), and conventional for the Clean Fifteen. I was surprised by bananas, 🍌 kiwi 🥝and carrots 🥕and will feel better about not choosing organic for those foods we buy regularly. And save a few dollars on our grocery bill while we're at it!

Some may question the need for organic foods at all, but if you are struggling with your health, or passionate about prevention, it is a good idea to minimize your toxic burden by choosing organic foods when possible.

02/22/2026

Isn’t it fascinating what we continue to learn about food and nutrition? This is something I didn’t know about until I started studying functional nutrition. Things like this should be more widely known so we can make better decisions about the foods we eat. If you are doing your research about nutrition, be sure you use reputable sources (hint, this isn’t TikTok or random Facebook / Instagram reels). Know the source, dig deeper to find out more about the actual research behind it.

Cassia cinnamon is the most common form found in the grocery store but it's also higher in coumarin. Coumarin in high amounts may tax the liver in some people, especially if used daily or combined with other liver stressors. Cinnamon has many medicinal applications, but it's important to know which type of you're taking or recommending! 🙃

**Always speak with a healthcare professional before adding dietary supplements**

06/12/2025

This is a good reminder of simple swaps that can help lower toxic burden. In turn, our bodies are able to function better so we can feel our best. 😊

Summer’s meant for fun, not low-key exposure to things your body didn’t ask for.

Try these simple swaps to lighten the load.👇

*This information is educational only and not intended to diagnose or treat a specific individual or patient.

04/23/2025

This is a huge shift for our country that will hopefully continue to bring to light the harmful additives in our food supply. The average American consumes over half of their caloric intake from ultra processed foods which have little to no nutritional value and have been linked to many adverse health outcomes. You can guess what they are- Type 2 diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, depression, anxiety, IBS and other gut imbalances, and the list goes on. This affects children and adults so be mindful of your food labels, even small changes over time is better than no change at all.