Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Module 0 | START HERE

    • 1.1 Welcome to Functional Foundations

    • 2. A Message from Ayla: Tops Tips for Success

    • 1. A Message from Ayla: Welcome to Functional Foundations

    • 2.1 SMART Goal Setting

    • 2.2 A Message from Ayla: Prepping for Dietary Transitions

    • 3. Time Saving Tips + Pointers for Dining Out

    • 4. Tips for Healthy Cooking

    • Resource: Vegetables and Nutrient-Dense Fats

    • 5. Composing Your Snacks from the "Snack Matrix"

    • Recipes: Program Approved Snacks

    • Resource: Brand Recommendations

    • Resource: Joyful Movement

    • Support: Workout Resources

    • Finding Community: Join the Forum

  • 2

    Module 1 | Days 1 - 7

    • 1. A Message From Ayla: Starting Week 1

    • 1.1 Why Eliminate | Week 1

    • Recipes: Cranberry Drink + Bone Broth

    • 2. Dietary Transitions | Week 1

    • 3. Composing Your Plate | Week 1

    • Recipes: Program Approved Menus | Week 1

    • Resource: The "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen"

    • 4. How to Deal with Cravings

    • 5. The Importance of Vitamin D

    • 6. Cholesterol Isn't a Bad Word After All

    • 6.1 More on Cholesterol

    • 7. Managing and Reducing Stress

    • 7.1 Abdominal Breathing

    • Resource: Caffeine Evaluation

    • 8. A Message from Ayla: Week 1 Wrap Up

    • Support: Empowering Through Change

  • 3

    Module 2 | Days 8 - 14

    • 1. A Message from Ayla: Welcome to Week 2

    • 2. Why Eliminate | Week 2

    • 2.1 A Message from Ayla: Dietary Transitions

    • 2.2 A Message From Ana: How to Ween Yourself Off Caffeine

    • Recipes: Program Approved Menus | Week 2

    • 3. Dietary Transitions | Week 2

    • 4. Composing Your Plate | Week 2

    • 6. Organic Foods Guide

    • 5. The Mechanics of Eating

    • 8. Improving Gut Health + Digestion

    • 7. Nutrient-dense Fats VS. Inflammatory Fats

    • 9. A Message from Ayla: Week 2 Wrap Up

    • Support: Sharing Ideas

  • 4

    Module 3 | Days 15 - 21

    • 1. A Message from Ayla | Welcome to Week 3

    • 2. Why Eliminate | Week 3

    • 3. Dietary Transitions | Week 3

    • 4. Composing Your Plate | Week 3

    • Recipes: Program Approved Menus | Week 3

    • 5. Restoring Your Gut

    • 6. The Truth About Acid Reflux

    • 7. A Message from Ayla: Week 3 Wrap Up

    • Support: Checking in With Your Body

  • 5

    Module 4 | Days 22 - 30

    • 1. A Message from Ayla | Welcome to Week 4

    • 2. Why Eliminate | Week 4

    • 3. Dietary Transitions | Week 4

    • 4. Composing Your Plate | Week 4

    • Recipes: Program Approved Menus | Week 4

    • 5. Addressing Antibiotics

    • Resource: Healthy Sleep and Stress Managment

    • Resource: How to Sleep Better

    • 6. A Message from Ayla: Week 4 Wrap Up

    • Support: Time to Recharge

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    Module 5 | Days 31 - 44

    • 1. A Message from Ayla | Welcome to Week 5 (Detox Week!)

    • 2. Why Eliminate (Detox Edition) | Week 5

    • 3. Detox Dietary Transitions | Week 5

    • 4. Composing Your Plate | Week 5

    • 5. Demystifying Detox | Week 5

    • Resource: Supporting Detoxification

    • Recipes: Program Approved Menus | Week 5

    • Resource: Detox Allowed Foods

    • Recipe: Detox Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

    • Resource: Non-Toxic Choices for Food Preparation

    • 6. The Pitfalls of Processed Grains

    • 7. After the Detox

    • Support: Food Reintroduction Response Chart

    • 8. A Message from Ayla | Detox Week Wrap Up

    • Support: Talking Detox

  • 7

    Module 6 | Days 45 - 60

    • 1. A Message from Ayla | Welcome to Week 6

    • 2. What's Next for My Nutrition?

    • 3. The Basics of Blood Pressure

    • Resource: Understanding Trigger Foods

    • Recipes: for Reintroductions & Beyond

    • Recipes: Basic Flavorizers

    • Recipes: Roasted Veggies

    • Resource: Building a Better Smoothie

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    Additional Resources (A-Z)

    • Brain Function | How to Optimize

    • Body Image & Weight Management

    • Endometriosis | Specialist Resources

    • Essential Nutrients | Fatty Acids

    • Essential Nutrients | Functional Foods

    • Essential Nutrients | Magnesium Evaluation

    • Essential Nutrients | Minerals

    • Essential Nutrients | Rainbow Evaluation

    • Essential Nutrients | Vitamins

    • Gluten-Free Snacks

    • Gut Health | Foundations for Optimal Digestion

    • Gut Health | Hunger Awareness Exercise

    • Gut Health | Bristol Stool Chart

    • Herbs | Herbal Infusions

    • Herbs | Herbal Infusion Options

    • Herbs | Ginger Infusion Method

    • Immunity | How to Boost Immunity Naturally

    • Managing Dietary Restrictions | A Guide To Eating Gluten-Free

    • Meal Planning | Meal Prepping Shortcuts

    • Water Filtration System

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    Fertility & Preconception Prep

    • Essential Nutrients | Iodine Evaluation

    • Essential Nutrients | Vitamin D Evaluation

    • Herbs | Herbal Iron Tonic Syrup

    • Herbs | Ginger Infusion Method

    • Fertility Evaluation

    • Video | How do I Best Nourish my Fertility

  • 10

    Pregnancy & Postpartum

    • Essential Nutrients | Vitamin D Evaluation

    • Essential Nutrients | Iron Evaluation

    • Essential Nutrients | Prenatal Nutrition

    • Herbs | Ginger Infusion Method

    • Herbs | Herbal Iron Tonic Syrup

    • Pregnancy | Natural Treatments for Common Symptoms

    • Safety | Essential Oils

    • Safety | Food Safety in Pregnancy

    • Video | How Can I Best Protect my Pregnancy?

    • Video | What are the Real Dos and Donts of Pregnancy?

  • 11

    Sleep

    • Strategies for Better Sleep

    • Healthy Sleep & Stress Management

    • Mindfulness for Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

    • Circadian Rhythm & Cortisol Balance

  • 12

    Stress & Self Care

    • 4 7 8 Breathing

    • Circadian Rhythm & Cortisol Balance

    • Getting Started with Meditation

    • Gratitude Journal

    • Reiki & Meditation Event

    • Strategies for Transforming Stress

    • Stress & Blood Sugar Balance

    • Video | Mind-Body Meditation

    • Phases of the Cycle Yoga Flow

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    Exercise & Movement

    • Bodyweight Workout

    • Cool Down | Bodyweight

    • Cool Down | Foam Roller

    • HIIT | Arms, Back, Legs

    • HIIT | Full Body #1

    • HIIT | Full Body #2

    • Mobility Movements

    • Swiss Ball Workout

    • TRX Workout

    • Video | Core & Back Care

    • Video | Flexibility

    • Mindful Movement