IDEAS // 7 Days of Meals

This is jumping off point. I’m adding a range of options for vegetable focused meals that are satisfying and avoid the main inflammatory triggers for most people.

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Diet can make a huge difference. Here is a breakdown of statistics and diets regarding Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis:

“In addition to the gluten-free diet, the other most helpful dietary interventions were going on a sugar-free diet and the Paleo diet (81% of those who tried these diets felt better), grain-free diet (81% felt better), dairy-free diet (79% felt better), autoimmune Paleo diet (75% felt better) and the low glycemic index diet (76% felt better). Incorporating healing foods also made people feel better. Homemade broth helped 70% of those who tried it, green smoothies helped 69%, and fermented foods helped 57%.” – Dr. Izabella Wentz

Every day have 2-3 fruits. Aim for seasonal and local if organic is unavailable or unaffordable.

One way to do this of course is smoothies and/or juice. While the fruit in whole form is going to give your more nutrients and more calories smoothies can be easier to get in your belly.

I recommend having celery, parsley and cilantro in your fridge at all times. Throw a handful in your smoothies or on every salad or dinner. They are naturally detoxify and help balance fluids in your body.

Other foods to increase in your diet:

• Cruciferous (Broccoli) family veggies, like cauliflower, kale, brussels sprouts, collard green). Cabbage is delicious and nutritious as sauerkraut.

• All fermented foods help add pre- and probiotics to your gut. This increases your immune systems ability to do its job and makes your digestion much smoother.

• Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of sweet and starchy. They are satisfying and nutritious.

• Add fats! Coconut oil, cream and milk. Walnut or avocados (and the oils pressed from them). Olive oil on salads and drizzled on veggies. 

BREAKFAST OPTIONS

Eggs!! Scramble with your favorite veggies. This is quick and easy. Throw some chopped kale, and tomatoes as you cook then add avocado slices on top!

Hard boil 6-12 eggs and snack on them throughout the week. Add to a salad or have as breakfast.

Amaranth is a seed that can be eaten to satisfy a craving for creamy carbs.

Cook amaranth like rice. 1 cup seeds to 3 cups water. Add fruit juice (apple) to give it a yummy sweet flavor or cook with savory spices.

Here’s a couple options.

Warming Amaranth Porridge 

Stabilizing sugar levels can be a great way to reverse many hormone-related symptoms. A great starting point is to make your breakfast full of protein, fat and fiber, and thin on sugar and processed carbohydrates.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger, julienned
• 4 cups of filtered water
• 1 cup of amaranth
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (ACV) or lemon
• 1 tsp dry turmeric
• A handful of raw pumpkin seeds

PREPARATION:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Use a heavy-bottom pan to melt the coconut oil and add cumin, mustard seeds and ginger when hot

When mustard seeds start popping, add water, amaranth and salt

Bring to boil, then put on low-medium fire and cook covered for 25 - 30 minutes or until creamy and thick

Take off the stove and add coconut oil, ACV and turmeric

Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds

Serves: 2

Amaranth and Apricots

• 8 apricots
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup amaranth
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 pinch of salt

Soak apricots and raisins in apple juice for a lest 1 hour. Slice apricots into medium-sized strips. Mix fruit and apple juice with amaranth and water in a pot and bring to boil. Add salt. Cover and reduce heat. Add flame deflector (or use a heavy bottomed pot). Let simmer 30 minutes. The consistency will be sticky and weird, but I think you’ll like it.

Main Dishes

Stir-fries are some of the easiest and most delicious ways to get a hearty meal and keep the flavor.

1. Use sesame oil in a skillet.

2. Throw in to your heart’s desire your favorite veggies.

Green Beans, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Snap peas, Red/Yellow/Green Bell peppers, Carrots, Onions, Cabbage, Garlic, Basil, Bok choy, Kale

If you are having chicken or beef, slice against the grain and cook first. Heat the oil on medium-high heat. Place in pan and “stir” fry until cooked through. Remove from pan and steam sauté veggies. Return meat to pan and add sauce.

Brown sauce

• 2 cloves garlic. chopped
• ½ inch ginger, grated
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 2/3 cup Tamari, soy sauce (gluten-free available)

Add all ingredients in pot and simmer 10-15 mins