The Functional Rd

I started my practice, The Functional RD, LLC, for the sole purpose of providing exquisite education and information for those who are maneuvering their way through the functional medicine realm, specifically in regards to food sensitivities and incorporating nutritionally-dense foods into their diet. I started my journey with functional medicine in October 2014, and I have had periods of immense highs and lows during the entire process. While I believe that functional medici

I love soy sauce. I find that is one of the best ingredients that can kick up an otherwise boring marinade. Unfortunately, there are numerous reasons why I avoid soy sauce. Most pre-made soy sauces in America contain gluten which cause a lot of obvious issues for me. If it’s not the gluten than it’s the MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate) that can cause issues. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain – which sounds fun, but it really isn’t. It can be an excitotoxin w