Tag: #BloodSugarBalance
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Autoimmune Thyroid Healing Starts in the Kitchen: What to Eat & Why

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You may be experiencing symptoms like feeling drained, foggy, and struggling with weight changes, hair loss, and inflammation. Maybe your doctor told you food has nothing to do with it, mine sure did. You may need medical intervention to get symptoms under control while you make changes, but…
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What’s On Your Plate? Is It Helping You Beat Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Slow Metabolism?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When it comes to reversing autoimmune thyroid disease, food is one of the most powerful tools you can use. Eating a wide range of colorful, whole plant-based foods provides the body with the essential nutrients that balance the immune system, the gut, and hormones. Eating a rainbow…
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My Flu Battle: How Zen & Zest Zone Remedies Helped Me Heal—and How They Can Help You, Too

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When the flu hit me hard this past week, I was reminded once again of how essential it is to have a well-stocked apothecary of natural remedies on hand. This year (beginning in December), I’ve been creating herbal concoctions in The Zen & Zest Zone—our very own…
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How Food Keeps Me in Remission, Balances My Blood Sugar, and Fuels My Strength for Life

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Food is Medicine—But Only If You Use It Right When I was first diagnosed with autoimmune Graves’ disease, no one told me food mattered. Not one doctor mentioned that what I put on my plate could impact my antibodies, my energy, my brain fog, or my ability…
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Are Blood Sugar, Vision, & Autoimmune Thyroid Related?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP As someone who has spent years trying to get to the root of autoimmune thyroid disease, I have come to realize that vision and eye health are too often overlooked. What started out as frustration and fear has turned into empowerment. When I was first diagnosed with…
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How to Stay Gluten-Free and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Without the Stress

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The holiday season is upon us, and for many of us, it’s a time of joy, celebration, and family get togethers. But for those of us with autoimmune thyroid conditions, food sensitivities, or inflammation, the holidays can also bring stress, temptation, and the fear of what happens…
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How to Go Gluten-Free As An Approach to Lower Thyroid Antibodies

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember trying to go gluten free. I remember that I didn’t understand why. Bread is the staff of life, right? When I first heard that I should go gluten free, I was willing to do anything. You’ve probably been there. I don’t want an incurable illness, and… I…
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Where Do You Get Your Protein When Eating Whole Food PlantBased?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you think about protein, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, it’s probably steak, chicken, eggs, or maybe even a big glass of milk. We’ve been told for years that meat and dairy are the only ways to get protein,…
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How Does A Vacation Help With Autoimmune Disease?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that I need to listen to, too: taking breaks, time outs, and vacations. If you’ve experienced an autoimmune disease, you probably know how important it is to maintain balance. But, let’s be real – how often do you actually take a…
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Your Autoimmune Symptoms May Not Be From Just 1 Illness!

Autoimmune diseases usually come in 2s and 3s. By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases (AID) are really complicated and usually involve multiple organs and systems. AND they are hidden from the outside world. You look just fine to me?! You may just be feeling off, or have heavy legs, or difficulty just getting…
