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Buddah Bowl
Plant-Based
Michelle Thomason

Buddah Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing

A traditional buddah bowl consists of a grain, vegetables, protein(meat, tofu, beans), and dressing. According to Urban Dictionary, a bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded belly appearance on the top much like the belly of a buddha. Since I’m not a

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Carrot Cake Pancakes
Breakfast
Lahana Vigliano

Carrot Cake Pancakes {Gluten Free + Dairy Free}

These gluten free and dairy free carrot cake pancakes are to die for. They are so so perfect for a fun Spring time weekend breakfast or hey, no one is judging if you make a massive batch and freeze some! 😉 This recipe makes 12

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Liposomal Vitamin C
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Liposomal Vitamin C Versus Regular Vitamin C

Is liposomal vitamin C better than regular vitamin C? Is it worth the extra expense? I’ve asked those questions myself + wanted to answer those for you today! Vitamin C sales are ROCKIN’ right now due to COVID-19. Literally. Vitamin C is like a diamond

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gluten free Sugar Free Lemon Loaf
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Sugar Free Lemon Loaf {Gluten Free}

Lemon loaf lovers – where you at?! How about sugar free lemon loaf lovers – where are you at?! We all love our treats, but when we make them as guilt free as possible, it’s a good feeling, my friend!! So, how exactly did I

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Retinol
Beauty/Household
Gina Nguyen

What They Don’t Want You To Know About Retinol

Retinol in your beauty products causes reproductive toxicity? WHAT?! Hey there! My name is Gina Nguyen, I am the mind behind damngina.co blog. Skincare has been a passion of mine since I was a teenager! My mom taught me to always take care of my skin at

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Supporting Immune System Naturally
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Supporting Immune System Naturally {Episode 225}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Let’s talk about supporting immune system naturally. In a time like this, taking care of your health is the utmost important thing. Providing your body with what it needs to function optimally, especially under potential stress by an illness. Or

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Soaking Nuts
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Soaking Nuts, Seeds, + Grains {Episode 224}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’ve heard that you should be soaking nuts, certain seeds, grains, and legumes. You heard RIGHT! The two main reasons that soaking + sprouting can be beneficial are.. Antinutrients are naturally found in these types of foods and they

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collard wrap, paleo rueben
Condiments/Misc
Michelle Thomason

Turkey Reuben Collard Wrap (with Russian dressing)

This turkey reuben collard wrap + Russian dressing is so bomb, it’ll satisfy any craving you previously had. Everything is of course dairy free + gluten free.  The Russian dressing was so tasty that I could honestly say I didn’t miss the fact it didn’t

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Mini Pizzas
Condiments/Misc
Lahana Vigliano

Homemade Personal Pizzas w/ Kids

During a quarantine or over the weekend, making these homemade personal pizzas with your kids are a fun creative thing to do! Not only fun, but delicious! Watch how easy it is + below I will link what foods I love and use in our

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Soaking Nuts
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Cooking Oils To Avoid {episode 223}

Wondering what cooking oils to avoid and WHY? We’re going over this topic, so you can be educated on your next grocery store trip + getting oils that nourish your family! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Want a more personalized approach to your health, diet,

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Shamrock Shake
Holidays/Seasons
Lahana Vigliano

Shamrock Shake {St. Patty’s Day}

A shamrock shake completes March. I’m a little late with the St. Patty’s Day love, but better late than never! This recipe is only 5 ingredients and loaded with flavor if you love chocolate mint things! My husband doesn’t, so maybe this is why I

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romesco, paleo
Condiments/Misc
Michelle Thomason

Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is a Spanish derived magic elixir originally created to top fish. It is rich in toasted almonds, peppers, and whole tomatoes rich with olive oil and garlic and other spices. It’s a win for most dietary types in that it is vegan, gluten

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Grocery Shopping During Coronavirus {Episode 221}

Can I start off by saying that I don’t think you should be hoarding? Even in countries with STRICK quarantine situation like Italy, they are still allowed to go grocery shopping. There is legit no need to be stocking up for doomsday. I do hope that you are doing your part in social isolation and staying healthy by eating wholesome foods, taking supplements, getting fresh air and sunshine every day!

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paleo veggie raisin bread
Breakfast
Michelle Thomason

Raisin Veggie Bread

There are probably 1000 different ways to make a raisin bread. Since we are currently having to quarantine and practice social distancing due to Coronavirus, I’m trying to make meals and snacks ahead of time with the nutrition as the main focus.  As we approach

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Gluten Free Chocolate Mug
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This gluten free chocolate mug cake is the PERFECT thing if you are wanting something sweet, but don’t want to make a dozen cookies or a whole cake. It helps limit the number of sweets that you eat + the serving size is perfect for

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Calming Down Cytokine Production w/ Herbs {Episode 220}

Don’t forget to book your free 15 minute appointment with Lahana to see how we can help you + move you towards optimal health! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Connect with Lahana on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog! Transcript The talk of cytokine storms is

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Hormones
Lahana Vigliano

Painful Periods + Functional Approach {Episode 219}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you struggle with painful periods, make your free exploration phone call appointment with Lahana over here! Connect with Lahana over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog! —– Outside of the obvious like endometriosis or fibroids (which is a whole

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Bruschetta Chicken
Poultry
Michelle Thomason

Bruschetta Chicken + Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Do you want restaurant chef quality bruschetta chicken in your own home? I’m being humble by telling you to make this meal next time you are having company over! It is sweet, savory, and out of this world good! The key to making these evenly

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Cytokine Storm and Elderberry Usage {Episode 218}

Wondering if you should not take elderberry {or any immune boosting herb} to prevent a cytokine storm? We help break it down in a simple way! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Make your free appointment with us to see how we can help YOU! Connect

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Grain-Free Granola
Breakfast
Michelle Thomason

Grain-Free Granola {Paleo, GF, DF}

Grain free granola is just that.. granola without any grains. Yup, you heard that correctly, no oats, quinoa, spelt, wheat, etc. Ours replaces refined sugar for the natural sweetness of cinnamon and dates. For years, I’ve been making this granola to put in my kids

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Low Ferritin, Low Iron, Anemia, Health, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Low Ferritin {Episode 217}

Have you struggled with low ferritin the past or currently struggling with low ferritin? In this episode, we’re going over what low ferritin is, why it can happen, and food/supplement actions to take! This is really important to get TESTED before trying to supplement with

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Coronavirus, Food as medicine, Health, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Coronavirus Hype {Episode 216}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Coronavirus is on FIRE right now. The media is getting everyone prepped for Doomsday. Listen in (without the fear-mongering) to learn about the #foodasmedicine and getting your body prepped for no matter WHAT the “new year” virus is! I do

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

How To Make Super Sperm {Episode 215}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re struggling with infertility/sperm isn’t up to par + a male right now, LISTEN UP! I should really be addressing women too because sometimes the woman in the household is in charge of cooking, shopping, and making sure these

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thai quinoa salad, gluten and dairy free salad
Plant-Based
Michelle Thomason

Thai Quinoa Salad

This gluten and dairy free thai quinoa salad is incredibly nutritious and fresh! I love how quinoa pairs so well with basically any and every vegetable. I prefer to serve this chilled because it enhances the flavor and freshness of the herbs and lime dressing.

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Ingredient Swaps, Cooking, Healthy, Nutrition, Recipes, Health
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Healthy Ingredient Swaps In Recipes {Episode 214}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Have you ever found a delicious recipe, but you soon realize there are some ingredients in there that you don’t want or can’t have? We’re going over some easy ingredient swaps that you can do for some of your FAVORITE

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Statins, Cardiovascular Disease, CVD, Cholesterol, Diet, Holistic, Natural, Nutritionist
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Are Statins The End All Be All? {Episode 213}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re worried about having to take statins and your cholesterol levels, this is a really important topic to discuss! Have no fear, we want to provide you with information that you can take + run with to improve your

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Nutritionist, Health, ADHD, Kids, Hyperactivity, Holistic, Nutrition
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

How Nutrition Impacts ADHD {Episode 212}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re a mama (or parent in general) and you have a little one that struggles with ADHD, you might be struggling with the idea that a prescription is the ONLY answer. We’re all about digging deeper and in this

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