Smoothies are a great out-the-door option for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack. With berry season in full bloom, there’s no better time to enjoy a refreshing smoothie when it’s already 80 degrees at 8 a.m. (thank you, Minnesota summers). However, before you start your morning with the classic strawberry banana smoothie, let’s talk… Read More
Here at Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center, we believe strongly in the power of food as medicine. Within our integrative and functional medicine approach, we utilize nutrition as a foundation for your individualized treatment recommendations. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about our membership program and our doctor-dietitian dream team. Utilizing a… Read More
If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, brain fog, memory issues, hair loss, or lack of concentration or focus, you might be in the hypothyroidism camp. Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to all the symptoms we mentioned above (and possibly more). Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the more… Read More
From almond and soy to goat, sheep, and cow, the options for dairy and non-dairy milks are seemingly endless. If you don’t tolerate dairy, you’ve likely already switched to a plant-based milk, but is this your only choice? Possibly not! But with all the info out there, how do you really know what’s best for… Read More
I see a lot of women who are “doing all the right things” when it comes to weight loss. They’re making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, drinking lot of water, attempting to moderate their stress levels—but their goal of weight loss just isn’t happening. It can often feel frustrating to not know where to turn… Read More