Food as function can encompass so many health ideas and it’s important to remember to bring it back to the literal sense of the phrase. Food has functions in the body, namely providing energy. Past that it has plenty of other jobs to do with the chemical structures it provides. This week we primarily focused on how food changes your bloodwork, alters your gut microbiome and plays into your thyroid. Here are some recipes in which to play around with and add to your shopping cart list to focus in on your goals:

Apple Ginger Kombucha Sangria

Quick And Easy Sheet Pan Salmon

Lemon Raspberry Smoothie

1 Sheet Pan Asian Chicken With Mixed Vegetables

Portobello Mushroom Stir Fry

Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

Chicken Basil Pear Salad With A Lemon Honey Dressing

No Bake Energy Oat Bites

Lemon Ginger Tea

Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies