Tag: #wholefoodplantbased
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Daily Detox Done Right

Why Autoimmune Recovery Starts in Your Kitchen (Not a Doctor’s Office) By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let me guess, you’ve been told that you don’t need to “detox,” because you have a liver. Right? That your liver is a filter that keeps you safe from whatever garbage you eat, breathe, or slather…
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Are “Health Foods” Making You Sick?

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP Let’s just be honest: I used to fall for the packaging, the labels, and the health halo that so many “plant-based” products wear so well. (Actually…, occasionally, I STILL get duped!) Oat milk in the fridge? Check. Almond yogurt? Check. Gluten-free crackers with Himalayan salt? Of course.…
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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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Cooking at Home Can Be Kitchen Medicine for Autoimmune Healing

By Jennifer Whitmire, MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP You’re sick and tired of trying to figure out what to eat. You’ve tried the elimination diets. You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, soy, maybe all grains. Maybe you’ve even tried the AIP. You’ve read all the blogs, filled your supplement drawer (or WHOLE cabinet, if you’re like me), and you…
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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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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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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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How Much Does My Food Really Matter?

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP We’re constantly looking for the next great quick fix. All of us! Even me. We’re told to eat this and avoid that, follow one “miracle” diet or another. We are bombarded by health advice that can feel overwhelming and leave us wondering: How much does what I eat really…

