Tag: #Nutrition
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Do I Have To Buy Organic?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Most of you know my story… I received a scary diagnosis in 2007 (Graves disease), and we quit our jobs and moved to start a farm to grow our own food and teach people about food and health. No, it didn’t all happen right away! We started learning about…
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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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Why Do I Feel Weak on a Plant-Based Diet?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP So many people tell me they can’t go on a plant based diet. They just feel too weak. They know they need more protein. Have you experienced this? Obviously, you’re not alone. Whole food plant-based diets are known for their health benefits from weight loss, reduced heart disease risks,…
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What Do Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Have to Do with My Hashimoto’s and Blood Sugar?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Diet, aka nutrients, are key factors in working with people with autoimmune thyroid disease while also homing in on blood sugar levels. Understanding how meat, dairy, and eggs impact Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases along with blood sugar regulation can help you and your clients make educated…
