Tag: #glutenfree
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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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What I Eat In A Day To Support My Energy and Keep Antibodies Down

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I remember the first time I realized my diet needed a serious overhaul. I was standing in the grocery store aisle, holding a Lean Cuisine, something I’d eaten for lunch a hundred times before. But this time, I flipped it over and really read the ingredients. What…
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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…
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My Personal Story with Autoimmune Disease

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I want to start off by sharing my health journey. How did I get here? How am I a health coach? What does this really mean? Well, let me take you back to where it all began. Discovering My Passion I graduated from college with a degree…
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I’m 100% Gluten Free. It Didn’t Lower My Antibodies!

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When it comes to managing autoimmune diseases, it’s important to recognize that it’s not just about eliminating gluten; it’s about embracing a WHOLE approach to health that includes long-term lifestyle changes. This includes diet, mindset, rest, exercise, and more. For me, I thought I had the diet…
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Nurturing Your Gut for Optimal Health

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP A healthy gut plays a vital role in our overall well-being, influencing not only digestion but also immune function, mood, and even skin health. By eating more plant-based foods we can nourish our gut and promote optimal wellness. Our intestinal tract, often referred to as the “second…
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From Chaos to Culinary Bliss:

Embracing WFPB Eating and the Art of Meal Prepping By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP In our fast-paced lives, it’s all too easy to reach for unhealthy convenience foods when we’re stressed or short on time. However, there is a game-changing solution that can help you embrace a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) eating…
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Plant-Fueled Performance: Feeding Your Athlete (or yourself) for Success

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, as they offer health and performance benefits. Adequate protein intake is crucial for athletes. Plant-based diets add phytonutrients as well as protein to fuel energy and strength while minimizing oxidative stress, aiding in recovery, boosting nitric oxide…
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What Does It Mean to Cleanse?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Cleansing means different things to different people. I used the word cleanse interchangeably with detox and reset. It’s not just physically cleaning off the dirt and dust, scraping off the gunk, and getting rid of unwanted things. It’s clearing the mind, reevaluating what’s wrong and what’s not,…
