Whoops-a-Dairy
Posted by Healthful Elements Staff
Let’s talk about dairy and why it’s worth it for you to investigate whether it’s doing your body good or harm.
Your Thyroid + Manganese
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Oct 15, 2015
Manganese. You just don’t hear a lot about it. The term is derived from the Greek word for “magic” and indeed, the ancient Greeks regarded manganese as having magical powers.
Your Thyroid + Magnesium
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Oct 06, 2015
Magnesium has been nicknamed “the miracle mineral.” It’s even been called a panacea. And it’s another mineral that’s “absolutely essential” for healthy thyroid function.
6 Things to Love About Squash
Posted by Healthful Elements Staff
It’s fall and squash is everywhere: butternut, buttercup, delicata, acorn, pumpkin. So how about some squash pancakes?
Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 2
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Sep 30, 2015
Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.
Your Thyroid + Iodine, Part 1
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Sep 24, 2015
Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…
Your Thyroid + Calcium
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Sep 02, 2015
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.
Minerals and Your Thyroid
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Aug 26, 2015
Did you know that your body is comprised largely of the same minerals that the earth is made from? And that for optimal thyroid health, you should focus more on minerals than vitamins?
Summer Sweet Potatoes: Three Ways!
Posted by Healthful Elements Staff
Here are three refreshing and light variations of sweet potatoes. They’re easy to make, packed with nutrients, anti-inflammatory, and super delicious!
To Paleo or Not to Paleo
Posted by Jill Grunewald on Dec 10, 2012
As popularity in the Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet has grown, so have questions from my clients about its merits. Many of my clients are nutritionally savvy – they’ve done a lot of their own research on hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and adrenal fatigue, and come to me to help them sort out the contradictions and confusion and give them a supportive program with which they can start putting one foot in front of the other. And there is a lot of confusion about the benefits of going Paleo.
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