Roasted Carrots with Lentils & Tahini
It can be pretty isolating when gathered around the holiday table for anyone who can’t join in because of food restrictions whether it be by choice or necessity. Personally, I know how this feels. Having attended dinners in the past hosted by others who had no idea (or perhaps didn’t care) why anyone must avoid…
Mashed Cauliflower
Why didn’t we didn’t think of using cauliflower as “mashed potatoes” a long time ago! This #EasySideDish is incredibly delicious, nutritious and SO easy to make it’s almost silly. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable in the raw should be limited for people with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. In its uncooked state, cauliflower (and all cruciferous veggies) contain…
Turkey Rolls with Cranberry Sauce
Are you looking to offer a main dish that’s not as intimidating as roasting a full bird? You’re in luck! Turkey Rolls with Cranberry Sauce (stuffed with spinach) not only makes a beautiful presentation but is guaranteed to please your guests. You can also make them in advance of the big day and store them in…
Mexican Chicken Tacos
Initially, when I went gluten-free, I remember stressing over the thought that I’d never indulge tacos again! Mexican foods are one of my favorite guilty pleasures so the thought of not enjoying tacos again was a “hard pill to swallow!” After giving it a lot of thought, I realized there’s no reason I can’t enjoy…
CrockPot White Chicken Chili
A refreshing change than the traditional tomato-based chili with beef, you’ll love this lighter dish made with chicken breasts and chicken thighs, poblano peppers, and green chilies. It’s super easy and quick to put together in a crock pot or high-pressure cooker. Approved for detoxification programs, you’ll make this crockpot white chicken chili again and again. …
Green Smoothies for Hashimoto’s and Your Thyroid
Green Smoothies for Hashimoto’s & Your Thyroid The right kind of nutrition is necessary for everyone, and it is essential for people with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism or any autoimmune disease for that matter. This is why I love green smoothies for Hashimoto’s and thyroid health. Hashimoto’s is not what I consider a “thyroid disease,” per se,…
Chocolate Heartbeet Smoothie
Chocolate Heartbeet Smoothie Kick start your day with a smoothie blended with chocolate protein powder, SuperBeets®, hemp hearts, almond or coconut milk and cinnamon. I use beet powder for its high potency (it would take a ton of fresh beets to get the health benefits packed in a single serving of this smoothie). This chocolate heartbeet smoothie…
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are one of the best plant sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. The tiny seeds are also rich in antioxidants in addition to many nutrients that are important for bone health such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It’s hard to believe but gram for gram, one ounce of chia seeds contains more calcium…
Suboptimal Thyroid Function
Have you ever been told your thyroid labs are normal and yet you regularly experience symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, weight gain, depression, stress, anxiety, dry skin, feeling cold, brain fog, and low libido? These vague and often troubling symptoms are often difficult to diagnose and are usually dismissed by physicians as “just getting older.” …