Integrative and functional nutrition is an approach to nutrition that emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than simply treating symptoms. It combines the principles of conventional nutrition with a focus on individualized care, and may include a variety of complementary therapies, such as herbs and supplements, stress management techniques, and physical activity.
The principles of integrative and functional nutrition include:
1. Individualized care: Each person's nutritional needs and health concerns are unique, so nutrition plans should be tailored to their individual needs.
2. Addressing underlying causes: Rather than simply treating symptoms, the focus is on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues.
3. Holistic approach: The goal is to improve overall health and well-being, not just treat specific symptoms or conditions.
4. Evidence-based: Recommendations are based on the best available scientific evidence, and complementary therapies are used when there is evidence to support their use.
To plan a diet around the principles of integrative and functional nutrition, it is important to work with a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, who is trained in this approach. The dietitian will assess the individual's nutritional needs and health concerns and develop a personalized nutrition plan that addresses the underlying causes of their health issues.
The nutrition plan may include recommendations for specific foods or nutrients, as well as guidance on meal planning and preparation. It may also include recommendations for complementary therapies, such as herbs or supplements, as appropriate.
Overall, the key to an integrative and functional nutrition approach is to focus on the individual as a whole person, and to consider all aspects of their health and well-being in developing a personalized nutrition plan.
Functional nutrition emphasizes the importance of high-quality foods and phytonutrient diversity to address clinical imbalances and move individuals toward the highest expression of health.
We have partnered with the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy to provide you with a meal plan that is grounded in the principles of integrative and functional nutrition.
When signing up for one of our meal plans, you will be give the option of choosing a customizable plan (where you can alter the contents of the meal plan) or a static plan. You can try out the first week for free in either plan using the promo code FreeTrial7 (for new accounts only). After the free trial period, the static plan is $9.00 USD per month and the customizable plan is $19.00 USD per month. You can cancel your plan at any time.
With the customizable plan, you will be able to change meals around to suit your needs. There are also additional features to help you plan your meals for the week. Please watch the video here to see some of the features.
You will note that the meal plans do not give a full week’s worth of meals. That is because of several factors. For one, it gives you flexibility to eat other foods on days that don’t have meals added to them. In addition, with the customizable plan, you are able to add meals to that days that do not have any listed, so that you can create a plan that best suits your individual needs.
With each customizable meal plan you will be able to get the following:
Nutrication is proud to coordinate these meal planning services using LivingPlate Rx software.
