Power Snack: Maca-Cacao Nib Crunch Truffles
Do you ever find yourself feeling tired and needing a “pick-me-up” in the afternoon? Or, do you crave something chocolate to give you an energy boost? If yes, you will love this delicious yet healthy chocolate truffle! If complaints of afternoon thyroid fatigue are on most days of the week, be sure to speak with…
Red Bell Pepper & Spinach Quiche
Try this delicious red bell pepper & spinach quiche! Red bell peppers have the highest vitamin C content of all fruits and vegetables and spinach is a power house rich in vitamins A, K, E, & C. 1.5 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 red bell pepper cored, seeded, & thinly sliced (or chopped) 1…
Paleo Collagen Anti-aging Smoothie
The human body produces collagen naturally; however, it diminishes as a result of aging. It’s really not fair! The outward signs of decreased collagen production are often seen as wrinkling and thinning of skin and brittle hair and nails. (who needs that??). Poor joint health can also be a result since collagen supports our joints,…
Coconut Chai Tea
Do you struggle with Candida (yeast overgrowth) or poor digestion? I did in my early days of healing Hashimoto’s. This special tea blend is rich in antioxidants like black tea (decaf, of course) cinnamon, ginger, natural chai, black pepper, cardamom, clove and Star anise. This is a wonderful tea blend to support gut health and…
Toxic Mold, Candida & Diet
Do you suffer with mold allergy or think you may have underlying yeast overgrowth issues? Many people with Hashimoto’s do. Some types of mold or yeast and fungi affect an estimated 50% or more of the population and these can cause disease. Once established, these nasty infections are extremely challenging to get rid of and…
Tahini Dressing
Tahini Dressing Years ago when dining in Boston with my husband, I literally begged the chef to give me his recipe for the dressing that came with my appetizer. He was generous to share and gave it to me hand-written on a napkin! I still have it today in my favorite recipe cookbook. Since then…
Thyroid Function Self-Assessment
Thyroid Function Self-Assessment Questionnaire Do you have a family history of hypothyroidism or other thyroid problems? Is your skin dry without the use of lotion? Do you suffer from constipation? Are your menstrual cycles irregular? Do you have high cholesterol? Do you have low blood pressure? Is your hair dry? Are your nails brittle? Is…
Nourishing Anti-Aging Dream Cream
Coconut oil is the ultimate nourishing anti-aging dream cream! It’s the perfect makeup remover, moisturizer, and cleanser. Have you ever made your own skincare products? It’s easy and when you use coconut oil you end up with your own luxurious, dreamy and reparative facial moisturizer in less than 10 minutes. I struggled with “thyroid skin” for years…bumps,…
Cold Spaghetti Squash Salad & Lemon Basil Dressing
Cold Spaghetti Squash Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing Its light flavor, texture, and refreshing taste is a reminder of a warm sunny day. My cold spaghetti squash salad with lemon basil dressing is like a delicious pasta salad but better! This recipe is not only quick and easy, it’s elegant and perfect for spring or summer…
How to Use Seed Rotation to Rebalance Your Hormones
It’s not very often that we hear about food helping to correct hormonal imbalances. In fact, when we hear the words “hormonal problems,” we are conditioned to think of solutions not extending much further than birth control pills, hormone creams and pallots. Supporting the old mantra of “food is your medicine,” this article shows how…