Tag: #wholisticjen
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How to Stay Gluten-Free and Eat Anti-Inflammatory Without the Stress

By Jennifer Whitmire MS, MEd, MH, CHES, NEP The holiday season is upon us, and for many of us, it’s a time of joy, celebration, and family get togethers. But for those of us with autoimmune thyroid conditions, food sensitivities, or inflammation, the holidays can also bring stress, temptation, and the fear of what happens…
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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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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…
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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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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…



