Functional nutritional therapy with Stephanie Killen of Sound Body Nutrition, SLO

Stephanie Killen is the Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner behind Sound Body Nutrition in San Luis Obispo, a service that works with women to resolve their health concerns using nutrition, lifestyle guidance and natural therapies. In addition to her training in functional nutritional therapy, she has a unique edge: a culinary school degree. Stephanie became interested in nutritional therapy when she sought help for her own severe hormonal imbalances. With her culinary experience, she was able to tailor a program of nutritional recovery that uses data from extensive lab testing to nourish her clients and restore digestive and hormonal balance. We used my own physical woes and imbalances as jumping-off points for her to share her expertise, which was kind of fun.

Website: soundbodynutrition.com

Instagram: @sound_body_nutrition

Vitality Smoothie Recipe

Stephanie recommends this smoothie for all her clients. She says “it’s great for breakfast as it is a balanced meal that promotes regularity, satiety, energy, balanced blood sugar, nourished adrenal glands, and digestion.”

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut water or regular filtered water

3/4 cup unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk

1 scoop Ora Organics vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored protein powder 

1 tablespoon organic hemp or chia seeds 

1 tablespoon organic chia seeds

1/2 avocado

1/2 inch knob peeled ginger

1 tsp camu camu powder 

handful leafy greens

Blitz everything together in a powerful blender. Serve.