Everyone gets a sweet tooth now and then, even those (and sometimes, especially those) with thyroid problems. If you do have that sweet tooth make sure that you are opting for ‘healthy’ versions of desserts to minimize any potential negative impact they may have on your thyroid. This article includes my favorite desserts including the …
Are you struggling with weight gain at menopause? If so then you are not alone. Many women find that they gain an extra 10-15 (or more) during the menopause transition. If you fit into this category then understanding what foods you should be eating (and avoiding) is an important step in helping you lose those …
Do you have PCOS? Did you know that changing your diet may be the first step in treating and managing PCOS? But which diet is the best for PCOS? How do you determine what you should or shouldn’t be eating? This post will help guide you to understand the importance of treating PCOS with diet, …
Do goitrogens really cause thyroid problems? Do you really have to avoid healthy foods like broccoli if you have a thyroid problem? All of these questions and more will be answered in this post. We will go over what a goitrogen is, why you probably don’t have to worry about eating healthy foods that contain …
Is it possible to be gluten intolerant but not have Celiac disease? Yes! And normal serum blood tests may miss this condition. Removing gluten from certain people who are gluten intolerant may help reduce both intestinal and systemic symptoms. Learn how to identify this condition by using the best gluten intolerance test and by combining …
If you have Graves’ disease then you should care a lot about the foods that you put into your mouth. Why? Because eating the right foods can increase your chance of putting your disease into remission. Eating the wrong foods may prolong your disease state and increase your need for permanent thyroid treatments like radioactive …
Using protein powder can act as a powerful supplement to help improve gastrointestinal function, promote weight loss, and normalize appetite. Most people are very familiar with protein powder and have been using it daily for years! But are all protein powders created equal? Not by a long shot. It turns out that the best protein …
Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you considering going gluten-free? Maybe you are wondering if going gluten-free will even be helpful, or if it is some sort of fad diet. Maybe you’ve gone gluten-free and it just isn’t helping like you thought it would. If so, you are in the right place. It turns out …
Are you thinking about doing the HCG diet for weight loss? If so you are probably wondering… Is the HCG Diet safe? Will it harm my metabolism? Will it cause thyroid damage or make my thyroid function worse? And you are right to ask these questions before you undergo the treatment! The truth is that …
Diet is one of the most important parts of treating your hypothyroidism. Not only can it help you lose weight, but diet also plays an important role in reducing symptoms. That means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones can impact how much energy you have, and your waistline and help you to …
