Tag: #nutritionalendocrinology
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The Worst Advice My Doctor Ever Gave Me

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When I walked into my doctor’s office, still trying to figure out my Graves antibodies, I always asked with curiosity about food and other things that could hurt or help me. I expected sound advice. Instead, I was told, “You just need to avoid stress,” and she…
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I’m Doing “All The Things”—So Why Am I Not Getting Better, Losing Weight, or Feeling My Best?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’m eating clean, exercising, getting enough sleep—so why do I feel stuck?” It’s frustrating, right? When we think we’re doing everything “right” but still feel stuck in our health, weight loss, test results, …, it can be easy to spiral into…
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Is Autoimmune Disease Genetic?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Autoimmune diseases are far more common than many realize, affecting about 8% of the U.S. population—that’s roughly 50 million people. What’s crazy is that 80% of those diagnosed are women. AND many people may live with an autoimmune condition without even knowing it. Symptoms can be vague…
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Tired, Stuck, and Inflamed? Here’s How Plant-Based Eating Can Help

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP When you’re battling autoimmune thyroid disease, it’s easy to feel like your body is constantly working against you. Fatigue, stubborn weight, and chronic inflammation can become all too familiar. But what if I told you that changing what’s on your plate could change how you feel? Switching…
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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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Eating to Fight Inflammation

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP It’s my mission to teach people to recover and get healthier with delicious, healing meals. I learned through my own autoimmune thyroid issues and newer autoimmune symptoms that it can be challenging. However, with the right foods and recipes, you can get better, reduce inflammation, and enjoy…
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Stop Telling Me To Relax!

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like an endless battle, especially for those of us with Type A personalities and perfectionist tendencies. We eat “right,” exercise, follow all the protocols, and yet, the autoimmune disease persists. In fact, many of us have more than one autoimmune…
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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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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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It’s Autoimmune! Why Are You Telling Me to Watch My Blood Sugar?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We know that type 1 diabetes is related to blood sugar and autoimmune disease, but autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, Graves, and Hashimoto’s all impact blood sugar levels and can be related to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when our cells become less responsive to the…
