Tag: #healingfoods
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How My Autoimmune Diagnosis Saved Me

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Most people don’t think of a diagnosis as a gift. But for me, my autoimmune diagnosis was the very thing that saved my life. I don’t mean that lightly. It didn’t feel like a blessing at first. I was SCARED. What do you mean I have an…
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Why I Eat Raw Vegetables Every Day (You Might Want to Start, Too)

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP I’ve eaten a giant rainbow salad almost every day for over a decade. Not because I’m trying to be perfect. Not because I’ve got time to Instagram my lunch (though they are gorgeous, AND I do get paid using the Plantee App). I do it because raw…
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What Supplements Should I Take for Autoimmune Thyroid?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease, you might be wondering what supplements can help. Supplements can play an important role by addressing nutrient insufficiencies and deficiencies, reducing inflammation, and regulating the immune response. If the autoimmune condition is active,…
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Why Do We Tell All Of Our Clients To Go Gluten Free?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP If you have a diagnosis of autoimmune thyroid disease—whether it’s Hashimoto’s or Graves’—you’ve probably heard mixed messages about gluten. Some doctors don’t mention it at all, while others insist it’s a major trigger. So, why do we strongly recommend a gluten-free diet for our clients with thyroid…
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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…

