Thanksgiving is my favorite American holiday. It’s a day to count our blessings and be thankful for all of the goodness we have in our lives. It’s a day to be with family and loved ones and prepare a feast together. My husband and I started making our version of Thanksgiving dinner right after we got married. Over the last few years, as I have changed …
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What Are Goitrogens and Do They Matter with Hashimoto’s?
Many people with Hashimoto’s are often given nutrition advice by well-meaning people who intend to help them with their thyroid journey. Unfortunately, not everything you read and hear about supporting the thyroid with nutrition is true — some recommendations are simply myths that can be harmful or unnecessary! One particular myth claims that those with …
New Year, New Cookbook, New Goals!
Hello, I hope this message finds you well! I am enjoying some time relaxing with my family in Boulder, Colorado! My parents drove down from Chicago with their Pomeranian Winkee, and I can’t wait to dress up their dog and our dog Boomer in Christmas clothes (one of my guilty pleasures!). I may post some pictures on Instagram :-) For now, I wanted …
How a Green Smoothie Can Help Your Thyroid
Proper nutrition can make a huge difference in how a person with Hashimoto’s can feel. The Root Cause Green Smoothie is packed with nutrition for your thyroid and helps to reduce inflammation and can help with detoxification. Most of my clients with Hashimoto’s present with food sensitivities, poor digestion, and blood sugar abnormalities, which can …
Autoimmune Paleo Diet
What is the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Diet and How Can It Help Improve Symptoms of Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism? There are numerous dietary protocols that can help a person with Hashimoto’s feel better. In some cases, a dietary approach can produce a complete remission of the condition! For me, as a clinician, the goal of the approach is to help your body …
Butterflied Roast Chicken Recipe from Carrie Vitt
When you’re struggling with thyroid disease, you already have enough stress in your life, so there’s no need to complicate your food and stress over what you’re eating. Carrie Vitt is the creative genius behind the mouth-watering recipes at Deliciously Organic and the author of the Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook . I was so excited to learn that she has …
Optimizing Weight and Hashimoto’s
Whether You Are Overweight or Underweight Many people with Hashimoto’s struggle with their weight. Most people with Hashimoto’s have a hard time keeping it off and continue to put on weight, despite the same diet/exercise routines they had for years. This is because our thyroid gland controls our metabolism and even a slight deficiency in thyroid …
Fall Recipes from Carrie Vitt
Pork Chops with Apples and Onions When you’re struggling with thyroid disease, you already have enough stress in your life, so there’s no need to complicate your food and stress over what you’re eating. Carrie Vitt is the creative genius behind the mouth-watering recipes at Deliciously Organic and the author of the Grain-Free Family Table Cookbook. I …
Micronutrients, Bone Density, and Hashimoto’s
Osteoporosis is more common in women with Hashimoto's and thyroid conditions, who take thyroid medications, as thyroid hormones speed up bone turnover. In pharmacy school, I learned that osteoporosis was a progressive condition that could be slowed down, but never really reversed. I held this belief until I met Mira and Dr. Jayson Calton. They are both …
Free Thyroid Bundle Cookbook
The Free Thyroid Bundle Cookbook offers over 100 plus nourishing and delicious recipes to help you on your thyroid and Hashimoto's journey. This summer, I hope that you take some time to have a vacation or “staycation” where you focus on nourishing yourself with relaxation, support, doing things you love and lots of nutritious food- you deserve …
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