Diet Tip #28: No, it's not a digital solution. The 30-day reset plan from Functional Health Notes offers an opportunity to pause, reassess, and intentionally build healthier habits that support your body's natural functions. Unlike restrictive fad diets or aggressive "detox" programs, a functional health reset focuses on creating a strong foundation through balanced nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, stress management and consistent daily routines. Whether you're

Diet Tip #27: I'm getting a very early start on my letter to Santa this year, with plans to make it very clear that I want him to please bring a big fat bank account and a little slim body. I don't want him to mix up the two up like he did last year. What I Ended Up With Was This Sensible Weight Loss Wish List Healthy meal prep containers Fitness tracker or smartwatch Gym membership or home workout equipment Cookbooks focused on healthy recipes Personal trainer sessions Subsc

Diet Tip #26: I'm really counting on losing weight. What are the 3-3-3 rules for eating? The first "3-3-3 rule" is a habit-based nutritional framework designed to regulate hunger hormones and stabilize blood sugar. It consists of three basic components: eat three balanced meals daily, space out meals approximately three hours apart, and make sure each meal includes three major food groups (protein, healthy fats, and fiber). How Rule 1 Works Three Balanced Meals: Focus on thr

Diet Tip #25: Fizzics is kombucha’s favorite subject at school. Fermented foods have been consumed for thousands of years across cultures worldwide, long before modern science understood the microbiome. And they may be one of the most powerful gut health tools available. Today, research confirms that many traditional fermented foods may support digestive health, immune balance, metabolic function, nutrient absorption and even mental well-being through their effects on the gu

Diet Tip #24: Hmmmmmmm... choosing when NOT to eat could actually be a good diet option! A fasting diet, or intermittent fasting (IF), is an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting, focusing on when to eat rather than just what to eat . It promotes weight loss, improved metabolism, and cellular repair by lowering insulin levels and encouraging fat burning. Common methods: 16/8 Method (Time-Restricted Feeding): Fast for 16 hours and eat within an 8-hour