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Raising Healthy Eaters

Posted by Healthful Elements Staff

One of the most common concerns that I hear from parents is, “How can I get my child to eat healthier?” Here are 10 ways parents (and other caretakers) can help shape healthy food preferences in children.

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On Being Real

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jul 20, 2017

As the Skin Horse says in The Velveteen Rabbit, “…most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby.” That’s what I’ve felt like lately. But I’m real.

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7 Ways to Eat Your Sunscreen

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The summer sun is in full effect and while covering up or slathering on sunscreen may offer the best protection against sunburn, did you know that eating the right foods can also help to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays from the inside out?

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Fish Meets Grill

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 29, 2017

For those of us looking for a healthier and lighter alternative for the grill, fish is unbeatable and a welcome departure from the familiar. This post includes a guide to making mouthwatering marinades.

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What Our Colleagues Say...

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Here’s some of the praise we’ve received about The Essential Thyroid Cookbook – humbling feedback from some of our highly esteemed colleagues and idols in the health, wellness, and culinary fields.

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The Springboard for The Essential Thyroid Cookbook

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 15, 2017

Here’s a summary of our process in how we chose ingredients for The Essential Thyroid Cookbook. It will leave no doubt in your mind that Lisa’s recipes provide you with the best nutritional bang for your buck!

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Our Story

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Many have asked, “How did you guys meet? You didn’t go to the same nutrition school and you live in different cities – how did this partnership in creating The Essential Thyroid Cookbook come about?”

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Hashimoto's: My Story

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Culinary Nutritionist Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, is the co-author of The Essential Thyroid Cookbook. She has also suffered from Hashimoto’s and opens up about her personal journey.

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The Debate: Functional vs. Conventional Medicine

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People often think my religious fervor for functional medicine means that I reject the allopathic (conventional) model. Far from it.

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Bringing it Back Home...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on May 10, 2017

I wasn’t going to write about this recent change in publishing plans for my Essential Thyroid Cookbook (don’t worry, it doesn’t change our pub date!) because I didn’t think people would really care that much. I was wrong.

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In addition to Jill’s blog, she has been a health and wellness writer and contributor for many prominent blogs and websites.

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When I began working with Jill, I was so stuck and confused about how to manage my symptoms of hypothyroidism. I felt overwhelmed by the information I was finding about thyroid health and needed direction and support. Jill provided that and more, and helped me sort it all out.

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