Thyroid Healthy Bites

Thyroid Healthy Bites

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  • The Ultimate Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Ep. 7

    Believe me, I've endured quite a few failed or lackluster experiments with GF/DF mashers and gravy, so I'm excited to share my bullet-proof method with you in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites.

    Helpful Links

    Grab the Printable Recipes

    Free Download: The Thyroid Thrivers' Grocery Guide

    Browse my complete thyroid-healthy recipe collection 

    10 min
  • What's the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's? - Ep. 6

     When it comes to figuring out the ideal thyroid-healthy diet for YOU, there are so many pathways to getting there. That’s where we can get confused and overwhelmed, FAST. 

    Should I be gluten-free? Paleo? AIP? Ask 5 different experts this question and you might get 5 different answers. What's a Thyroid Thriver to do? Which diet is best for YOU? Where should you begin? 

    That is what I’m here to help you figure out, in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites. 

    We'll Discuss:

    • The goal of thyroid-healthy eating
    • The importance of working with a functional/holistic healthcare professional when making dietary changes
    • The micro-step approach vs. the go-big approach
    • Pros, cons, pitfalls, and rewards of the most common dietary templates recommended for Thyroid Thrivers (GF/DF/SF/Paleo/AIP)
    • My personal experience with making dietary changes
    • Determining which spot on the dietary spectrum is right for you, right now
    • How to set yourself up for success
    • Whether you're already eating for your thyroid and overall health, or are ready to take the first step on that journey, don't miss this jam-packed episode!

      Helpful Links:

      • Free Download: The Thyroid Thrivers' Grocery Guide
      • Browse my thyroid-healthy recipe library
      • Also, don't miss the previous episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites (ep.5) where we explored the question: What is Thyroid-healthy Eating? Hope it helps!

        46 min
      • What is Thyroid-healthy Eating? - Ep. 5

        What is thyroid-healthy eating?

        Well, that can be a tricky question to answer because there is no one-size-fits-all thyroid diet. We all have unique dietary needs and sensitivities. 

        In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we're going to cover the why's and how's of thyroid-healthy eating, so you can think about your current diet, and how it may or may not be serving your thyroid and overall health.

        Here's what we're going to cover:

        • Basic concepts of thyroid-healthy eating
        • What do the experts say?
        • Why is gluten so problematic for us?
        • Why is gut health an important part of thyroid-healthy eating?
        • My personal journey with making dietary changes
        • Avoiding common pitfalls
        • Deciding on the best thyroid-health eating approach, for YOU.
        • Helpful Links:

          • Free Download: The Thyroid Thrivers' Grocery Guide
          • Browse my thyroid-healthy recipe library
          • Also, don't miss the next episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites (ep.6) where we'll explore the best dietary approach for hypothyroidism and/or Hashimoto's! 

            37 min
          • Chicken Saltimbocca (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP-friendly) - Ep. 4

            Chicken Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish where chicken cutlets are wrapped in fresh sage and prosciutto, then browned in a skillet, and topped with a rich and lemony pan sauce. Saltimbocca can also be made with pork or veal cutlets, but chicken is so easy to source and works especially well here. 

            We make this version all the time at home and it's always a showstopper. In fact, the Italian translation of "Saltimbocca," is, "It jumps in the mouth!" 

            Watching the way my family wolf's this down, I would say that's pretty accurate! LOL

            But the best part about this recipe for us Thyroid Thrivers is that it is gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and AIP-friendly. 

            On Today's Menu:

            • Chicken Saltimbocca (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP-friendly)  - Printable Recipe + Video
            • Suggested Accompaniments: 

              • Zucchini Pappardelle with Mushrooms (GF, DF, Paleo, AIP)
              • Mashed Winter Squash 3 Ways (GF, DF, Paleo, AIP)
              • Toasted Quinoa (GF, DF) 
              • Jovial Brown Rice Pasta (GF, DF)
              • Spaghetti Squash (GF, DF, Paleo, AIP)
              • Helpful Links:

                • The Simple Guide to Healthy Cooking Fats & Oils - free download
                • Hypothyroid Chef Website
                • 10 min
                • Thyroid-healthy Cooking Fats & Oils - Ep.3

                  When it comes to choosing healthy cooking fats and oils there's a lot to consider and it can get overwhelming fast. The good news is that all it takes to make better decisions about cooking fats and oils is a little bit of knowledge.

                  Here's what we're going to cover:

                  • Rules of thumb for choosing the right fats and oils
                  • Which oils to absolutely avoid
                  • Which oils are best for higher, medium, low, and no-heat cooking
                  • How to read oil labels
                  • Myth-busting everyone’s favorite healthy fat: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
                  • Resources from the Show: 

                    • Free Download: The Simple Guide to Healthy Cooking Fats & Oils
                    • Article: Olive Oil Redemption: Yes, It's a Great Cooking Oil 
                    • Browse my thyroid-healthy recipe collection
                    • My Favorite Fats & Oils:

                      • Himalayan Pink Salt Grass-fed Ghee by 4th & Heart
                      • 100% Pure Avocado Oil by Chosen Foods
                      • Macadamia Nut Oil by Ellyndale/NOW Foods
                      • Cage-free Duck Fat by Fatworks
                      • Pasture-raised Leaf Lard by Fatworks
                      • Organic Unrefined Sesame Oil by Spectrum
                      • Organic Extra Virgin Mediterranean Olive Oil by Spectrum
                      • Organic Cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil by Nutiva
                      • Roasted Walnut Oil by La Tourangelle
                      • Toasted Pumpkin Seed Oil by La Tourangelle
                      • Fresh Cold-pressed Flax Oil by Barlean's
                      • 29 min
                      • Deluxe Burger Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds - Ep.2

                        Thyroid-healthy eating can sometimes feel like a game of compromise. How can we enjoy burger night, without the super-processed, glutinous bun? The answer: Burger Salad.

                        Trust me when I say that there really are no compromises here. This meal plays on repeat at our house, and truth be told, I'm the only one skipping the bun. I'm also the one having the MOST fun loading up my plate with all the deluxe toppings I want! No bloat, no guilt, no gluten, and no regrets. Burgers are just better this way.

                        On Today’s Menu:

                        • Deluxe Burger Salad with Caramelized Onions, Bacon and Special Sauce
                        • Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds
                        • Resources from the Show:

                          • The Simple Guide to Healthy Fats & Oils
                          • Deluxe Burger Salad with Special Sauce Recipe
                          • Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds Recipe 
                          • 16 min
                          • Welcome to Thyroid-healthy Bites! - Ep. 1

                            Welcome to the very first episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, a weekly podcast featuring thyroid-healthy recipes and lifestyle. I’m Ginny Mahar, your host, and the face behind the apron at HypothyroidChef.com.

                            I help Thyroid Thrivers eat well, and live well, so they can FEEL WELL. I am so thrilled to introduce this podcast, my new website, and...well...ME!

                            We're going to cover:

                            • What to expect from Thyroid-healthy Bites?
                            • Who the heck am I? 
                            • And what is Hypothyroid Chef?
                            • Pull up a chair and get comfortable! At Thyroid-healthy Bites, there's always an extra seat at the table, yummy things to eat, and lively conversation about how we can THRIVE, hypothyroidism or not.

                              Resources from the episode:

                              • The Simple Guide to Healthy Fats & Oils
                              • The Thyroid Tuneup
                              • Paloma's Complete Thyroid Test Kit ($30 OFF CODE: HYPOCHEF)
                              •  

                                27 min

                              About Thyroid Healthy Bites

                              From the publisher's feed

                              Welcome Thyroid-Healthy Bites, a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to helping you EAT WELL, LIVE WELL, and FEEL WELL. I’m Ginny Mahar, a Functional Medicine Health Coach, Cordon Bleu Chef, and YOUR thyroid…

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