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Berry Smoothie

Berry Medley Smoothie

Berry Smoothie
Autoimmune Recipe Tag
Berries are a great source of soluble fiber and vitamin C, and they can help balance blood sugar. They also contain antioxidants and flavonoids, which help boost their nutrient values!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients

1 cup frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 banana
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 scoop hydrolyzed beef protein, like Rootcology AI Paleo Protein
1 pinch of bee pollen (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the first five ingredients into a high-speed blender.

2. Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until desired consistency is achieved.

3.  Garnish with bee pollen, if desired.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving: Protein (g) 30.25; Fat (g) 129.76; Carbs (g) 23.26; B12 (mcg) 0; Iron (mg) 2.68; Iodine (mcg) 0; Magnesium (mg) 65.96; Potassium (mg) 493.83; Selenium (mcg) 7.78; Sodium (mg) 194.55

Hashimotos Cookbook

In my new cookbook, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, I share strategies for making diet changes an easy part of your life. My goal is for eating to be be fun and approachable, and I want to help take the stress out of cooking so that you can rest and truly heal. Order your copy here.

P.S. Many people with autoimmune conditions struggle to find a protein that’s a fit for them. That’s why I created Rootcology AI Paleo Protein – It’s made with hydrolyzed beef protein which allows for easier absorption and translates to less gas and less bloating for you and me! 🙂 You can get yours here.

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Dr. Izabella Wentz

Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, is a clinical pharmacist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and a pioneering expert in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.

She received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy at the age of 23, and has worked as a community pharmacist, a clinical consulting pharmacist, as well as a medication safety pharmacist. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management and Advanced Diabetes Care.

Dr. Wentz has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease, after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis in 2009. As a patient advocate, researcher, clinician and educator, she is committed to raising awareness on how to overcome autoimmune thyroid disease.

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  1. Carol Klink says

    February 1, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    Could you give me a list of foods to avoid including fruits and veggies. I’ve just recently been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and want to cure it naturally if possible.

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella says

      February 4, 2019 at 4:26 PM

      Carol – thank you for reaching out. I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. <3 My heart goes out to you. I highly recommend that you work with a functional medicine clinician to be a part of your own health care team. It’s an entire medical specialty dedicated to finding and treating underlying root causes and prevent serious chronic disease rather than treating individual disease symptoms. I believe that everyone needs to find a practitioner that will let him/her be a part of the healthcare team. You want someone that can guide you, that will also listen to you and your concerns. You want someone that’s open to thinking outside of the box and who understands that you may not fit in with the standard of care. It's a good idea to ask some standard questions when contacting a new doctor for the first time. Something else to consider is you can work with a functional doctor remotely, via Skype. You could also contact your local pharmacist or compounding pharmacy, who may be able to point you to a local doctor who has a natural functional approach. But I encourage you to keep looking for the right one for you! Here are some resources you might find helpful.

      CLINICIAN DATABASE
      https://www.thyroidpharmacistconsulting.com/pages/clinician-database

      FIND A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE CLINICIAN
      https://ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/

      Most thyroid conditions result from the immune system attacking the thyroid because the immune system is out of balance. Even when the thyroid is taken out surgically or treated with radioactive iodine the autoimmunity still persists in most cases. Many people will have their thyroids removed, and will develop new autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, etc. The immune system just finds a different target.

      We need to rebalance the immune system to prevent this. Sometimes the autoimmunity can be reversed as well! The gut determines your immune system. With the exception of discussing proper thyroid medication dosing, the majority of my website and my book focuses on balancing the immune system. The info I present is based on my own research and journey for overcoming my autoimmune thyroid condition. Here are the links to my books:

      Hashimoto’s Root Cause
      http://amzn.to/2DoeC80

      Hashimoto’s Protocol
      http://amzn.to/2B5J1mq

      Reply
  2. Jeanette Penstone says

    February 19, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Dr Wentz, I would love to pre order your new book. Can you tell me if it can be delivered to Western Australia? Or can I get it in an Ebook format for my Apple Ipad please?

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella says

      February 20, 2019 at 12:59 PM

      Jeanette – thank you so much for your interest in my book! Here is the link to preorder on Amazon:

      https://www.amazon.com.au/Hashimotos-Food-Pharmacology-Nutrition-Protocols-ebook/dp/B07B2V1Y9Z/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550692687&sr=8-4&keywords=Izabella+wentz

      Reply
  3. Debra Coll says

    September 3, 2019 at 8:47 AM

    Can you recommend a calcium supplement?

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella Wentz says

      September 3, 2019 at 11:04 AM

      Debra – thank you for reaching out. <3 I believe that most nutrients should come from the diet. This is why I always list food sources in the book and on the blog, for most of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals. and probiotics that are depleted in Hashimoto’s. However, some may require or prefer supplements. I recommend getting tested for deficiencies to determine your need for a supplement as instructed in the book and blog. I also don’t recommend starting multiple supplements all at once. I recommend starting one at a time and then adding another a week or so later once it has been confirmed that the first supplement is not causing any harm.
      I do have a full supplements chapter in my books. Have you checked them out? Not everyone should be taking every supplement and any of these books will help uncover your root cause. This will help you figure out your supplementation. Here are the links

      Hashimoto’s Root Cause:
      http://amzn.to/2DoeC80

      Hashimoto’s Protocol:
      http://amzn.to/2B5J1mq

      Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology (this is my latest book):
      https://www.amazon.com/Hashimotos-Food-Pharmacology-Nutrition-Protocols/dp/0062571591?tag=thyroipharma-20

      Reply
  4. Michelle m salas says

    August 22, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    Hello my name is michelle salas and i have graves desease thyroid and i would like to know id this book will help me with my digestive system because every time i eat any food i have to go to the bathroom .

    Reply
    • Dr. Izabella Wentz says

      August 30, 2020 at 12:08 PM

      Michelle – thank you for reaching out. <3 My protocols are designed to help those with thyroid autoimmune disease heal by focusing on gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and root cause discovery and treatment. Graves and Hashimoto's are both autoimmune conditions that affect the thyroid. They are thought to be closely related. Sometimes one turns into the other. The difference is the site of the antibody attack. In Hashimoto's, the antibodies are found to thyroglobulin (in 80%) and thyroid peroxidase (TPO) enzyme (in 95% of people) Hashimoto's results in hypothyroidism and is usually treated with Synthroid and replacement hormone.
      The same antibodies may be present in a smaller percentage of people who have Graves, but the main antibody is to the TSH Receptor (TSHR-Ab). Usually, people with Graves have hyperthyroidism, and they are treated conventionally with thyroid suppressing drugs (methimazole) or radioactive iodine to destroy the thyroid. At that point, the thyroid will no longer produce hormones on its own, and these people end up on Synthroid as well.
      Most thyroid conditions result from the immune system attacking the thyroid because the immune system is out of balance. Even when the thyroid is taken out surgically or treated with radioactive iodine the autoimmunity still persists in most cases. Many people will have their thyroids removed, and will develop new autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, etc. The immune system just finds a different target. I hope this helps! Here are some resources I hope you find helpful:

      GRAVES AND HASHIMOTO'S
      https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/graves-vs-hashimotos/

      Hashimoto’s Root Cause
      https://amzn.to/2XXCqcQ

      Hashimoto’s Protocol
      https://amzn.to/3cJ89T4

      Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology
      https://amzn.to/2x6GRXW

      Reply

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