The Power of Functional Nutrition

As nutrition professionals, we know how powerful food is. We know it not only nourishes the body, it also heals the body too. From your first nutrition course to the dietetic internship, every course, every paper, every exam has emphasized how incredibly amazing nutrition is.

Hippocrates said in 400 B.C. "Let medicine be thy food and let food be thy medicine". People have known for centuries how powerful nutrition is.

Functional medicine has been largely accepted and practiced throughout the world but only recently has it been recognized and researched in the West.

A lot of complimentary and alternative medicine is practiced regularly and mainstream such as chiropractic treatment and acupuncture.

In this episode of the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, you'll learn:

1) The different types of complimentary and alternative medicine available and recognized as beneficial to health
2) The Blue Zones and what each Blue Zone has in common which promotes longevity
3) An inspirational story on how nutrition was used to strengthen the immune system and help fight disease

If you want to hear a story of an amazing woman and dear friend of mine who was dedicated, had a serious will and determination to live, and defied all odds, this episode is for you.

Resources:

For more information on the blue zones, check out this link.

For information on Complementary and Integrative Health, check out some free resources here.

Episode Transcript