Root Down Nutrition Blog
Hi, I’m Kyle. I’m a Functional Medicine Dietitian with the goal of helping you get the gut health answers and guidance you’ve been looking for, no matter where you are in your gut healing journey.
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
2023 Root Down Nutrition’s Holiday Gift Guide is here! Kitchen Favorites, Home Essentials, Wellness Must Haves & Local Asheville Favorites!
My Go-To Granola
This granola is on heavy repeat in our house. It’s super easy to make and adjust to fit your needs and tastes. Want to add oats? Go for it. Want to use different nuts and seeds? You do you, boo.
My Favorite Fall Elixir
If you’re looking to take a break from caffeine or just want a new drink that’s warm and soothing - I’ve got you covered.
This elixir is easy to make, comforting and good for both your gut and immune system!
Dairy-Free Parmesan Cheese
Whether you eat dairy or not, this spin on parmesan cheese is SO tasty! Hemp seeds have a mild, nutty flavor that works really well in this recipe. They also add in some extra fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals! Sprinkle on top of your favorite gluten free pasta, pizza or anything else that’s made better with a little cheesy goodness!
Do You Need a Functional Stool Test?
Eating a healthy diet is the first place to start when it comes to improving your health and gut microbiome but what if you’re already eating a good diet and still experiencing stubborn symptoms?
The best diet in the world won’t be enough to keep you healthy if you can’t properly digest and absorb what you’re eating. Similarly, you can eat the “cleanest” diet in the world and still experience gut imbalances that contribute to your symptoms no matter what foods you add or eliminate.
So, where do you start when you’re trying to figure out the root causes behind your symptoms?
All About Amino Acids
After I turned 40 I noticed that it took me longer to recover after workouts. I would be sore and achy for days after weight lifting which started to impact my sleep and make it hard to get comfortable at night. I already eat a protein-forward diet so I knew I needed something more to help my body recover, build and maintain muscle mass, and get some damn sleep!
Market Haul to Meal Prep
Every Saturday I have a routine of going to the market and then creating my meal plan for the week ahead before doing my prep on Sunday. Here are my tips for taking a market haul and turning it into your meal prep for the week!
How to support your partner's diet when it’s different than your own
When you pause to think about what you can make for dinner, it’s the perfect reminder of the give-and take of your relationship, of how you have to make good choices to get good results, and how you and your partner have to take care of each other.
4 Gut Healing Mistakes & What To Do Instead
In functional medicine, we often use the picture of a tree as an example of how to view the body and how everything is connected. The roots, although hidden from our view, are what give the tree life. These are the things that can either promote health and wellbeing, or disease and dysfunction. What’s amazing is that the roots are the lifestyle and environmental factors that are completely modifiable and within our control.
The Main Causes of Digestive Imbalances & How to Fix Them, Part 2
When it comes to rebalancing the gut, the 5R framework is an amazing tool to get you the results you’ve been looking for in a strategic, evidence-based way.
The Main Causes of Digestive Imbalances & How to Fix Them, Part 1
My goal is to focus on the root cause of disease and dysfunction while providing a patient-centered approach that acknowledges the different diets, lifestyles, and genetic makeup that makes us all unique from one another.