Natural nutrition for the thyroid. Thyroid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Nicole Morgan, RDN, LD, CLT. Learn how to improve nutrition for hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and more. Thyroid nutrition explained.
Resources
Here is a list of thyroid resources and educational tools to discover your own pathway to health and wellness! At the bottom of the page, I list information on how to find a healthcare provider near you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Quick Start: I created a simple cheat sheet to understand the foundations for thyroid nutrition here.
Books
My Book! The Nourished Thyroid: A gluten-free and thyroid friendly cookbook for all lifestyles.
The Wahl’s Protocol by Dr Terry Wahls -A great read about this Doctor’s version of an autoimmune diet to heal MS. There are some nice smoothie ideas in the cookbook.
I love these Stasher pouches that are an alternative to zip top plastic bags. They can be more expensive to get started with, but will save you money in the long run. And, they are freezer safe!
Water filter to get rid of any possible toxins! At least get a basic water filter is you are on a budget like the PUR filter (does not filter fluoride or BPA). This Aqua Gear is a step up, and this Clearly Filtered system is amazing as it filters out 99% of fluoride, BPA, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and all other harmful contaminants you can think of! Most swear by their Berkey filter that gets rid of fluoride (an endocrine disruptor). I just have not had the space or budget for one yet! I am looking into the smaller, travel-sized one for my RV travels!
We love our Instant Pot replica: we have a Walmart brand since we got a ridiculous deal on it. So far, so good. If it malfunctions, I suppose we will switch to the Instant Pot.
Looking for a plastic-free way to make coffee, and not use tons of plastic k-cups? I love my pour-over coffee. This is a ceramic pour over coffee method that makes a tasty cup of coffee! Boil water and pour over. Everyone seems to also swear by this glass pour-over coffee maker by Chemex, but I am so worried it would break.
Exercise
FREE home workouts with me on YouTube (and LIVE on Facebook occaisonally).
Aaptiv is a workout app where you can set your goals to “reduce stress”, for example, and the app with give you custom workouts you can do at home. They also do audio-only workout instructions so you are not constantly having to look at your phone.
Clean Living/Beauty
Toxin overload may contibute to a sluggish thyroid. Some also contain chemicals that are endocrine disruptors. Check your products that you use daily, and consider a swap!
Flouride free toothpaste!! Tom’s is my absolute favorite.
Native deodorant is the only natural deodorant that has worked for me. I love the seasonal scents, and feel much more comfortable having ditched aluminum in my deordorant. Native has given me a 10% off order code to pass on: Health10
Glass water bottle by Lifefactory to get rid of plastics! I have used this brand for years and years and no breaks!
I also love my vacuum sealed Takeya insulated tumbler for home. I finally gave in to the trend and bought one, but I have to say I love it and it has improved my hydration since it keeps things icy cold (and no condensation).
I love my little battery operated essential oil diffuser for small spaces like the bathroom, closet, or car! It is super inexpensive and a great way to infuse the air with clean, non-toxic scents. Since it is tiny, it can only be used in small spaces to be able to smell it.
Many lipticks can be full of toxic chemicals. Pretty much the only thing I use these days is the Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm. It is extremely moisturizing and has a nice natural, but noticeable color which I love.
Both my baby girl and I love to use this Shea Moisture Body Wash. It is extremely moisturizing and smells heavenly. You can even buy it at Target! It is one of the only products that helps baby girl avoid dry skin.
When I want my laundry to smell amazingly fresh, I use this naturally scented fabric softener by Seventh Generation. The smell (lavender eucalyptus) is strong (in a good way!) for when I want the whole room to smell nice after washing. I can feel good about using it since it has less toxic chemicals.
Protein Powder: Look for powders that do not contain sucralose or other artificial sweeteners. Be sure to read the label. I prefer collagen protein by Vital Proteins or Orgain. Collagen protein provides gut healing properties, is tasteless, and blends well into recipes! It may even help support skin health for those over 35 years of age.
I get many questions about what protein bar to choose for on-the-go. I tend to pick up RX Bars since they are gluten free, made from whole foods (only nuts, dates, egg white, spices–that’s it!!), contain no artificial fillers, and contain a good balance of protein/fat/carbohydrate.
I have come to love these Bulletproof collagen protein bars. The texture is a little crumbly, and a little sticky, but the flavor is pretty good and nutrient break-down is great. I like the vanilla shortbread!
My favorite toddler cup is this silicone Silikids cup with a silicone straw (I bought mine at Target). My husband has a harder time putting the lid on because of his larger hands, but it is easy peasy for me, and I love it. Easy clean up, and no plastic!
Speaking of silicone straws, try switching over to reduce plastic use and help the animals! I have found the silicone is easier to clean than other non-plastic straws.
I also love these silicone Stasher food pouches instead of plastic resealable bags! Not only are they super cute, but I love that they help reduce waste and are not plastic! And, it is really nice for freezing. Example: leftover bananas put in the Stasher and freeze! Sometimes you can also find these sold at health food stores.
I also love Beauty Counter’s kids and baby products for the bath in addition to shea moisture! It’s just another one that I do not have to worry about when purchasing.
Best Foods to Buy Organic
Dirty Dozen (per the Environmental Working Group) – this updates yearly
Clean Fifteen (per the Environmental Working Group) – this updates yearly. Note: corn often is on the “clean fifteen” list, but is often genetically modified. I often recommend trying to purchase organic corn, or limiting corn intake.
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by Marlissa Brown, RD
