Functional Nutrition Blog

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4th of July Healthy Tips
Allie Parsons Allie Parsons

4th of July Healthy Tips

Holidays can be a time of celebration and fun when it comes to food, but for those trying to stay consistent with their healthy lifestyles, they can become stressful. Use these tips to help you stay healthy and strong, while still enjoying your day! 

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Track Your Hormones Without Cost
Allie Parsons Allie Parsons

Track Your Hormones Without Cost

Lab testing is a wonderful tool, but did you know you could check in on your hormones on your own, free of charge? 

I often have clients use these tools alongside of lab data- because only you can know your body better than anyone else! 

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Functional Health vs. Medical Health: Understanding the Differences
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Functional Health vs. Medical Health: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to health and wellness, navigating the various approaches can be overwhelming. At Off Beet,  we take a functional approach to health care, meaning instead of treating or diagnosing disease and providing reactive care, we aim to increase health of the whole body starting at the root level.  While both types of health care are needed and aim to improve health, they differ significantly in their methodologies and perspectives. Understanding these differences can help you make informed choices about your health care.

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Should I be Afraid of Anti-Nutrients?
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Should I be Afraid of Anti-Nutrients?

What are anti-nutrients? You may have heard this term circulating the internet, demonizing things like leafy green veggies, beans, lentils, nuts/seeds for their “anti-nutrient” components that affect dietary nutrient absorption. The truth is, these foods do contain compounds such as lectins, oxalates, phytates, tannins, and more that in some aspects could potentially interfere with absorption, specifically of iron and calcium. HOWEVER, if we stop there, we are missing out on the full story. 

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Is Botox Actually Making You Age Faster?
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Is Botox Actually Making You Age Faster?

Is Botox actually making you age faster? I hate to break this to you, but the promised anti-aging effects of this culturally approved toxin may be keeping you in a never-ending cycle of seeking youth. 

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Not Taking "Because I Said So" as an Answer
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Not Taking "Because I Said So" as an Answer

Have you ever known a 4  year old child that is in their stage of questioning everything?  Although it’s annoying for the parent or guardian, ultimately these little humans are learning to understand the world they live in, not taking “Because that’s the way it is” or “Because I said so” as adequate answers.

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