Iowa City Functional Nutrition

09/11/2026

While GLP1 medications can be helpful for weight loss, your body also makes this hormone naturally — and the way you eat can support that steady, healthy release. Click the link in the comments to read the full article.

06/25/2026

Strengthen your calm. Eat more magnesium rich foods. To learn more, check out my article in the comments.

06/18/2026

Have questions about functional nutrition? Check out my FAQs page for clear, simple answers to help you get started.

Kerry Gundlach's blog posts Frequently Asked Questions about Kerry Gundlach, RD, and Iowa City Functional Nutrition Kerry Gundlach, MS, RD, LD, IFNCP What is Functional Nutrition? Functional nutrition is a subspecialty within functional medicine. Functional medicine focuses on restoring healthy func...

06/04/2026

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) hits your body hard. Because it’s high in free fructose, it can speed up the creation of AGEs—compounds linked to inflammation, skin aging, and metabolic issues. Soft drinks, sugar sweetened juices, mixers are main sources in the summer. So as the weather warms up...

Replace lemonade with filtered water spritzed with lemon or lime juice.

Instead of soda enjoy a sparkling water with no artificial sweetener or added sugar (Spindrift and Hop Wtr are my favs!).

Brew your own tea and cool with ice.

And check your favorite mixers to make sure they are free of HFCS.

Stay hydrated! Your cells will feel the difference.

05/28/2026

Make the most of your time in the kitchen - cook extra chicken and a variety of potatoes to enjoy two distinct and delightful meals.

04/18/2026

Thank you Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service for inviting me - It was an honor to speak to such a curious and caring group of people.

Thank you to Kerry Doyle-Gundlach, Integrative and Functional Dietitian/Nutritionist and Owner of Iowa City Functional Nutrition, for sharing her expertise with our Breaking Bread attendees this month.

We learned so much about how our food correlates with our health, mood, etc. So much to think about and follow-up on!