New Research Confirms Link Between Diet and Depression Posted on October 23, 2018 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on New Research Confirms Link Between Diet and Depression A recent investigation among an Australian Islander population, the Torres Strait Islanders, confirmed those aspects of a modern diet that contribute to major depression and highlighted two specific fats that are highly involved in the development of the disease (1). The Islanders that ate more fish, less take-out and fast foods, and subsequently had higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids, had the lowest risk for depression and depression-related issues. Those Islanders, typically younger and following a less-traditional diet, that ate more processed food, less seafood, resulting in more omega 6 fatty acids, were at the highest risk. Continue reading →
Why Functional Formularies (Liquid Hope and Nourish) Are Not The Same As Other Blenderized Enteral Formulas Posted on December 15, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on Why Functional Formularies (Liquid Hope and Nourish) Are Not The Same As Other Blenderized Enteral Formulas It has been brought to our attention that some RDs (Registered Dietitians) and other health professionals consider Liquid Hope and Nourish to be very similar to Real Food Blends or Kate Farms products. They are telling patients that there is no difference between Functional Formularies products and the other products that fall into this “blenderized” bucket. When this information is passed on to you whether by an RD, Durable Medical Equipment Company or a salesperson, hopefully the following information will help you understand the differences as they are very different. We hope to make this fact clear, it is like comparing apples to oranges, or in this case garbanzo beans to orange juice. Continue reading →