Hashimoto’s

Hashimoto’s

What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition that causes the thyroid gland to be “attacked” by auto-antibodies. What this means is that the body produces an immune response against certain cells or components of the thyroid. This...
Goitrogens in Hypothyroidism

Goitrogens in Hypothyroidism

Goitrogens in Thyroid Disease There is so much information on the internet. A lot of it conflicting. If you’ve done any research into foods you should or should not eat when you have an underactive thyroid, you’ve likely come across BRASSICA or cruciferous vegetables...
Interpreting Thyroid Lab Tests

Interpreting Thyroid Lab Tests

In my previous blog posts “Thyroid 101” and “The Eight Blood Tests You Need to Assess Thyroid Function”, I discussed many different hormones and nutrients involved in proper thyroid function. I highly recommend you take a read through those before moving on to...
New Year, New You, New Goals

New Year, New You, New Goals

New Years Resolutions. You’ve probably done it every year. January comes – a fresh new start – and you promise, this year will be different. “This will be the year that I finally [insert New Years resolutions here]”, you think to...
RECIPE – Gingerbread Cookies

RECIPE – Gingerbread Cookies

Looking for a great gluten-free vegan gingerbread cookie recipe? This recipe for a healthy spin on a Christmas classic is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Even if the crowd isn’t vegan or gluten-free, I promise you they WON’T EVEN KNOW these are healthy....

RECIPE – Snowball Cookies

Snowball Cookie Recipe Video For the full Snowball Cookie recipe, scroll to below the video. One of my favourite parts of the Holiday season is CHRISTMAS COOKIES! But if you’re anything like me, you know how to indulge in a dozen cookies in one sitting. I know...