Recipes and Resources
Enjoy these recipes hand selected by Vida's Functional Nutritionists. Imbalances due to vitamin/mineral deficiencies, poor digestion, malabsorption, bacterial overgrowth and chronic inflammation can be realigned with personalized, nutritional interventions.
Resources
Welcome to our Resources section—your go-to space for expert guidance on nutrition and integrative health. Start with our Protein Powder Guide, designed to help you make informed choices that support your wellness goals.
Are You Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance?
Sports nutrition is all about fueling your body to perform better, recover faster, and stay healthy.
It’s not just what you eat—it’s how you eat, when you eat, and how you support recovery with hydration, sleep, lab monitoring, and, when appropriate, supplements. Think of your body as a high-performance engine: giving it the right fuel at the right time makes everything work better.
Check out this guide to learn more!
Do You Need Help Hitting Your Protein Goals?
This comprehensive guide breaks down how to choose a high-quality protein powder that aligns with your health goals, dietary needs, and digestive preferences. Backed by functional nutrition principles, the guide covers:
- Protein types and digestibility (PDCAAS scores)
- Ingredient quality and what to avoid
- Recommendations for those with dairy or whey intolerance
- FAQ on common concerns like bloating and protein isolate vs. concentrate
- Top functional nutritionist-approved protein powders
Whether you’re building lean muscle, managing digestive sensitivity, or just looking for a clean supplement, this guide helps you make informed, science-backed choices!
Running Out of Recipe Ideas? Try These Nutritionist-Approved Meals
Eating for your health, whether you’re following an elimination diet, cutting calories, or managing symptoms, doesn’t mean settling for bland, boring meals.
Every month we add a brand-new collection of delicious and balanced recipes to our website! Each recipe is designed to nourish your body while keeping your taste buds happy.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress, creating small, realistic shifts in the way you eat, sleep, move, and manage stress so your body can work with you, not against you. Nutrition should feel empowering and doable, not overwhelming.
– Jacqui Lombari, MS, CNS, LDN. Vida Functional Nutritionist
Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
Cottage Cheese Dip
Baked Kale Chips
Soy-Free Teriyaki Salmon
N’Oatmeal Recipe
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Loaded Mediterranean Street Fries
Double Parmesan-Crusted Delicata Squash
Salsa Verde Skillet
Turmeric Chicken Soup
Nut Free Energy Balls
No-Mato Tomato Sauce
Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Fun Slaw
Silken Tofu Smoothie
Lemony White Bean Quinoa Salad
Holiday Hummus Board
Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe
Meet our Vida Functional Nutritionist
Jacqui has a passion for sports nutrition that stems from her love of trail running and ultramarathon training in Arizona. She looks forward to optimizing athletic performance through nutrition periodization, proper hydration, and efficient recovery strategies. She understands the importance of working with the physiology of active females and hopes to provide the tools and support for all women in sports and health. Additional interest includes addressing inflammation that stems from imbalances through whole food nutrition, nutraceuticals, and botanicals.
Jacqui has extensive experience in recommending and implementing personalized therapeutic dietary interventions. This includes, but is not limited to, the Elimination Diet, LOW FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, and Wahls Protocol. She understands the unique interactions between gastrointestinal function and the immune system, aiming to support those who seek to optimize their health starting with the gut.
