Thyroid Healthy Bites

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  • How to Make Peace with Your Thyroid with Annabel Bateman - Ep. 27

    How can we make peace with our thyroid, so that we can not only feel well but also find a life that we love and habits that work for us, for the long term? That’s what we’re going to be discussing with my special guest Annabel Bateman on this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites.   

    Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto’s patient and passionate thyroid health advocate. Drawing on skills learned in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator, and author, she seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle so they can thrive and not just survive. She hosts the Let’s Talk Thyroid podcast and is the author of the newly-released book, Kiss & Makeup With Your Thyroid: Your positive & practical guide to living a thyroid-friendly lifestyle.

    We Discuss:  

    • Annabel's thyroid story 
    • The inspiration behind "Kiss & Makeup With Your Thyroid" 
    • Why is mindset so important on the healing journey 
    • Other practical ways to unwind, besides meditation 
    • Changing the way we think about food and mealtimes 
    • Taking a gradual approach to low-tox living 
    • Annabel's #1 piece of encouraging advice for Thyroid Thrivers
    • Helpful Links: 

      • Annabel Bateman's website + book
      • Grab my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide    
      • Hypothyroid Chef Website 
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        Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

        47 min
      • Why You Should Get Tested for Hashimoto's - Ep. 26

        If you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and you live in the U.S., it’s almost certain that you also have Hashimoto’s. In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we're going to take a closer look at what that means for you.

         

        We'll Discuss:

        • The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's
        • Why many doctors don't test for Hashimotos'
        • Why your Hashimoto's diagnosis matters
        • My Hashimoto's diagnosis story
        • What your next steps and options are if you're ready to get tested
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          Helpful Links: 

          • Download my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide 
          • Paloma's At-home Thyroid Test Kit ($30 OFF Code: HYPOCHEF)
          • Full blog post with links and sources 
          • How to Find a Good Thyroid Doctor
          • The Hypothyroid Chef Website 
          • 23 min
          • Asparagus and 3 Show-stopping Ways to Make It - Ep. 25

            Let's zero in on asparagus. What is it? Is it thyroid-healthy? And what are some delicious ways to prepare it? In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, I’ll touch on some of the unique things about this singular vegetable, especially as it pertains to Thyroid Thrivers.

             

            We'll Discuss:

            • What asparagus is and how to purchase and store it
            • The Thyroid-healthy Highlights of asparagus
            • Sulfur in asparagus and why it can be a good and bad thing
            • My experience with high-sulfur foods
            • Recipe Demo: Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Basil Aioli (from The Thyroid-healthy Everyday Cookbook)
            • Recipe Demo: Herb Roasted (or Grilled) Asparagus
            • Recipe Demo: Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
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              Helpful Links:

              • Download my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide 
              • Full blog post with links and sources
              • Dr. Ruscio and Heidi Turner on Sulfur Intolerance
              • My Favorites Store with Discount DUTCH Test Link
              • How to Find a Good Thyroid Doctor
              • The Hypothyroid Chef Website
              • 32 min
              • 10 Ways to Make Thyroid-healthy Eating More Affordable - Ep. 24

                Let's face it, healing diets can be $pendy. Regardless of your income bracket, with inflation at a 40-year high, RIGHT NOW seems like a good time to explore some real-world ways to tame the cost of thyroid-healthy eating.

                In this episode, I’ll be sharing 10 tips to help you stretch your food dollars farther!

                 

                Helpful Links: 

                • FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
                • Full blog post with links and sources
                • Search Your Area for a CSA
                • Download EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists
                • Hypothyroid Chef Website
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                  Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and in no way should be considered a substitute for professional medical advice and guidance. Always discuss diet and lifestyle changes with your doctor first.

                  29 min
                • The Truth About Seaweed: Is it Thyroid Healthy? - Ep. 23

                  We occasionally see the term “seaweed” and “sea vegetables” used as a recommendation for thyroid patients. But is it really a thyroid-healthy food? That's what we're going to explore in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites.⁠ ⁠

                   

                  We'll discuss:⁠ ⁠

                  • The pros and cons of this trending superfood. ⁠
                  • Iodine in seaweed and why it matters. ⁠
                  • Other thyroid-supportive nutrients in seaweed. ⁠
                  • Which types of seaweed are best and which to avoid.⁠
                  • How to decide whether eating seaweed is right for you. ⁠ ⁠
                  • If you eat or are curious about whether or not to eat more seaweed, don't miss this one!

                     

                    Helpful Links: 

                    • FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
                    • Full post with links and sources
                    • Hypothyroid Chef Website
                    • My FREE Thyroid-healthy Recipe Collection
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                      Quick disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and in no way should be considered a substitute for professional medical advice and guidance. Always discuss diet and lifestyle changes with your doctor first.

                      21 min
                    • My Top Tips on Thyroid-healthy Meal Prep & Planning - Ep. 22

                      Whether you love or don't love to cook, whether you're cooking for one or cooking for an army, you CAN harness the life-changing power of thyroid-healthy meals...if you MEAL PLAN.

                      In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, I'm going to share my top tips on thyroid-healthy meal prep and planning, so that you can harness the power of thyroid-healthy eating.

                       

                      We'll Discuss: 

                      • Some of the biggest challenges of Thyroid-healthy Eating
                      • The 3 main approaches to thyroid-healthy meal planning
                      • My #1 Tip meal prep tip for ALL Thyroid Thrivers
                      • Incorporating our families and kids
                      • How to avoid making 2 separate meals for us and our families
                      • How to avoid kitchen burnout  
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                        🔗 Helpful Links 🔗

                        • FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
                        • The Thyroid-healthy Meal Plan Kickstart
                        • Full blog post with links and resources
                        • Hypothyroid Chef Website
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                          34 min
                        • Myths, Fears, & Roadblocks Around Thyroid-healthy Eating - Ep. 21

                          Thyroid-healthy eating sounds good on paper, and we want (sometimes desperately) to feel better, have energy, and feel like ourselves again, but doubts inevitably creep into our minds...

                          • Is all of this even worth it?
                          • Will I have to be cooking all the time? 
                          • Can I afford to eat this way? 
                          • Is it going to be too restrictive?
                          • In this episode, I'm going to answer all of these questions, in specific detail. I'm putting it all out on the table, so we can explore these doubts together. Not only will I be sharing the facts, but also some of my personal experiences with these roadblocks. Most importantly, I'm going to give you real-world honest answers.

                            In case we haven't met yet, I'm Ginny Mahar, a thyroid health and cooking coach. I teach Thyroid Thrivers how to eat well and live well, so they can feel well. I share recipes and lifestyle tips on my blog, as well as on this weekly show, Thyroid-healthy Bites. Enjoy the show and thanks for watching!  ~ Ginny 

                            Helpful Links:

                            • FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
                            • Full Blog Post with Links & Sources
                            • Hypothyroid Chef Website
                            • What is Thyroid-healthy Eating?
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                              51 min
                            • 21 Thyroid Friendly Snacks - Ep.20

                              When it comes to thyroid-healthy eating, it can be helpful to have some quick fuel choices for those busy days. In this video, I'll share over 20 snack ideas to choose from. All of them feature 'clean', whole-food ingredients and are free of gluten, dairy, grains, refined sugar, and soy. They're also rich in thyroid-supportive nutrients, and Paleo compliant.

                              In case we haven't met yet, I'm Ginny Mahar, a thyroid health and cooking coach. I teach Thyroid Thrivers how to eat well and live well, so they can feel well. I share recipes and lifestyle tips on my blog, as well as on this weekly show, Thyroid-healthy Bites.

                              I hope this video gives you loads of inspiring ideas to help you stay on the thyroid-healthy track. Thanks for watching, and enjoy!

                              Helpful Links:

                              • FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
                              • Full Blog Post with Links & Recipes
                              • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bliss Balls Recipe
                              • Sweet Potato Awesome: 10% OFF Code: AWESOMESAUCE
                              • Paleo Treats! 10% OFF Code: THYROIDREFRESH
                              • 14 min
                              • Your Thyroid on Gluten with Whitney Morgan - Ep. 19

                                As Thyroid Thrivers, it's crucial to understand the WHYs and HOWs behind eliminating gluten. It may not be easy, especially at first, but it could be the single most effective step you take, towards reclaiming your health.

                                In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, I'm interviewing the perfect guest to help us better understand, "Your Thyroid on Gluten," and why it's a big deal. 

                                Whitney Morgan is the founder of Morgan Nutrition and the creator of the Thyroid RebootMethod. Whitney is a licensed acupuncturist, a functional nutritionist, and a certified gluten-free health coach. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a clinical advisor and instructor for the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners.

                                We'll Discuss: 

                                • The gluten and thyroid connection
                                • Whitney's zero gluten stance for thyroid patients 
                                • Testing options for gluten sensitivity
                                • Why celiac testing is not enough
                                • Tips for going gluten-free
                                • Common mistakes when going gluten-free  
                                • Helpful Links: 

                                  • Whitney Morgan's Website
                                  • Whitney's Thyroid Lab Test Interpretation Guide
                                  • My Gluten-free Recipe Collection
                                  • Full Blog Post with Video
                                  • 50 min
                                  • Raspberry Cream Gels - Ep. 18

                                    These cloud-like Raspberry Cream gels are infused with fresh raspberries and a touch of "cream" from a dollop of dairy-free yogurt. Made with unflavored gelatin these healthy treats melt in your mouth, and supply a dose of skin, hair, nail, and gut-nourishing collagen. But it's the fresh raspberries that really steal the show.

                                    In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we’re heading to the kitchen for a special Valentine’s Day-worthy treat that happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and 100% thyroid-healthy.

                                    Throughout the video, I’ll be sharing my top tips for cooking with gelatin– an amazing thyroid-healthy food!

                                    Enjoy the show, and this special treat! 💝

                                    Helpful Links: 

                                    • FREE Thyroid Thrivers' Grocery Guide
                                    • Full Blog Post with Printable Recipe
                                    • MORE Thyroid-healthy Sweets & Treats
                                       
                                    • 14 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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