By Rachel Hungerford, MS RDN CD IFNCP As a functional dietitian, my role is not only to optimize nutritional status but also to honor the individuality of each person I work with. Gender transition is a deeply personal, often transformative journey, encompassing...
By Rachel Hungerford, MS RDN/CD IFNCP As functional nutritionists, we focus on root causes, whole-body health, and personalized nutrition. But true personalization must go beyond biology—it has to include lived experiences, identities, and the social contexts in which...
Blood pressure is a big topic of conversation when it comes to supporting cardiovascular disease. Often called “the silent killer,” high blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for having a cardiovascular event. While medications are the go-to for managing...
Authored by Emina Suta MS RDN IFNCP If you’ve ever been told to “watch your cholesterol,” “avoid eggs,” or “cut out red meat,” but left feeling more confused than clear—you’re not alone. Even some doctors don’t always agree on what cholesterol numbers really mean or...
While typically associated with children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its symptoms can continue into adulthood. In fact, some individuals may receive their first ADHD diagnosis as an adult. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our clinic saw a...
The Holiday Season rolls around every year and with it comes sweets of every kind. One of the most popular and easily accessible? Grocery store chocolate. It’s delicious! We all eat it, we all love it – it’s a part of our holiday celebrations! But is it worse...
Welcome to the Starkel Nutrition. As credentialed providers, we bring you relevant information frequently so that you can learn about timely nutrition subjects, decipher fact from fiction, and apply healthy eating to your life.
