Ever feel like your brain is keeping you stuck? If you're a woman battling hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, you know this struggle all too well. But what if we told you there's a way to break free from those unrelenting brain patterns? Welcome to the world of neuroplasticity – the key to transforming your health and [...]
A common problem with many women who have hypothyroidism is that they have low stomach acid. The right amount of stomach acidity is necessary for breaking down and absorbing proteins and those other key nutrients for the thyroid and health, in general. Stomach acid will, also, kills unwanted pathogens. One of the ways I encourage [...]
Picture this: You hit the snooze button one too many times, had a last minute project thrown at you at work, and then sat in an hour of evening traffic. Finally home, you breathe a sigh of relief, head into the kitchen, and decide you deserve a snack after the day you’ve had. Maybe you [...]
It may seem like everywhere you turn the ketogenic diet, or keto for short, is being hailed as a miracle diet for weight loss and increased energy levels. Keto is the “it” diet of the moment, but before you decide to jump on the bandwagon yourself, let’s take a look at what this diet is [...]
There’s a lot of talk about healthy fats these days. People are including more fat in their diets and forgetting about the fat-free diet crazes of the past. You’ve probably heard about omega fats in the mix, but what exactly are they? What are Omega Fats? Do they all perform the same function in our [...]
There is no one best diet for individuals that have thyroid conditions. Many times, food sensitivities must be addressed when you are dealing with autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto's. One of the best ways to figure out which foods you are sensitive to is by doing an elimination diet. Our digestive system is a huge [...]
You may have heard that you should not eat cruciferous vegetables because they are goitrogenic foods. Kale and broccoli are two examples of cruciferous vegetables. Eating too many servings of cruciferous vegetables may interfere with thyroid hormone production. It is advantageous to eat cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and kale, because of the health benefits [...]
One of the best things that you can do to heal your gut and reverse your thyroid condition is to eliminate processed foods from your diet. The world of food can be so confusing at times. There was a time when it was clear what food was - it came directly from nature - whether [...]
Thickeners are one of many ingredients added to processed foods. And they do just that: thicken. They absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. They’re often used to make foods thick and creamy, without having to add a lot of fat. Thickeners also tend to emulsify and stabilize foods they're added to. Emulsification allows fats [...]
Grapefruit is good for you! It’s a vitamin C-rich citrus fruit that’s low in sugar and contains vitamin A, potassium, and fibre. It has a low glycemic index and does not spike your blood sugar when you eat it. The pink and red varieties also contain lycopene. It’s definitely a nutritious health-promoting food. It even [...]
