The Essential Thyroid Cookbook: Over 100 Nourishing Recipes for Thriving with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's - Softcover

Lisa Markley MS RDN; Jill Grunewald HNC; Aviva Romm MD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991170504 ISBN 13: 9780991170500

Publisher: Blue Wheel Press, LLC, 2017

Synopsis

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN and Jill Grunewald, HNC have created a groundbreaking and scientifically supported cookbook for those with Hashimoto's (autoimmune hypothyroidism). It's masterfully written and will support you for a lifetime of peak thyroid health no matter where you currently are on your wellness journey.

This long-awaited volume is a book within a cookbook it contains a substantive educational component as well as over 100 original ''food as medicine'' recipes that not only satisfy and delight your taste buds, but also provide you with maximum nourishment for your thyroid and immune system and help you translate simple, thyroid- and immune-supportive nutrition to your plate.

For anyone who has wanted to cook confidently for optimal thyroid and immune function, this is your definitive guide. Be prepared for more unfussy, artfully crafted, mouthwatering recipes and well-studied, reliable, non-dogmatic thyroid- and immune-supportive nutrition information than you've ever seen in one cookbook.

Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune disease and thyroid problems are among the most prevalent yet overlooked conditions that compromise women's wellbeing. (Additionally, men are being diagnosed in increasing numbers.) With their combined 20 years of nutrition and culinary wisdom, the authors have a mission to help those with Hashimoto's reclaim their health.

Markley is a dietitian with over a decade of nutrition and culinary experience and Grunewald is an integrative nutrition and hormone coach who's been in practice since 2008 successfully guiding her clients and students with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's to health and vitality. They've each experienced the challenges of Hashimoto's first-hand and have discovered that the most impactful way to reduce symptoms and improve thyroid and immune health for themselves as well as their clients is to focus on the sound nutrition strategies outlined in this cookbook.

They took a rigorous academic approach to this cookbook. In preparation for the choices of ingredients, Jill and Lisa created a ''nutritional springboard'' that's the foundation for their recipes. They extensively researched the most supportive nutrients for the thyroid and immune system and then identified foods that are dense sources of these nutrients, which ultimately laid the groundwork for The Essential Thyroid Cookbook.

Additionally, the recipes:

- Emphasize nutrient-dense, whole food ingredients full of color and flavor
- Are gluten-free, dairy-free, and free of refined sugars and other highly processed ingredients
- Are targeted to the home cook and easy to prepare; many can be made in 30 minutes or less
- Are thoughtfully created to appeal to all palates
- Contain sensible adaptations, whenever possible, to fit dietary practices commonly used to address thyroid imbalances and autoimmunity, such as Paleo and Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)

In this cookbook, you'll also discover well-researched and practical education about:

- Root causes of Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism
- Key nutrients known to boost thyroid and immune function and their food sources
- The connection between digestive health and thyroid imbalances
- Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for taming autoimmunity
- A discussion on ''goitrogenic'' foods, soy, and the dangers of ''low carb'' for those with hypothyroidism
- How to determine if certain foods may be triggering inflammation and autoimmunity
- Much, much more
This quintessential cookbook is a tour de force a work of art and a work of science. It belongs on the shelf in every kitchen of anyone diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

About this title

About the Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN is a nutritional wellness expert with over a decade of experience working passionately towards improving the health of others. She has diverse experience in integrative nutrition, health education, clinical counseling, research, and community wellness.

Lisa is also a seasoned culinary educator and recipe developer with a deep love of cooking, eating, and advocating for local, seasonal, and sustainably-produced foods. Her mission is to help others translate seemingly complex nutrition recommendations into simple, actionable steps using health-supportive ingredients prepared deliciously.

Lisa began her education at Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education. Later, she received a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She then returned to her hometown, Kansas City, to complete her Certificate in Dietetics from the University of Kansas Medical Center.

As a lifelong learner, she has furthered her professional development with courses from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and Field to Plate.

Lisa currently consults for the University of Kansas Hospital and Healthful Elements. She also teaches nutrition classes at Johnson County Community College and Turning Point: The Center for Hope and Healing. She has been featured frequently as a nutrition and cooking expert in the Kansas City media.

Lisa knows first-hand the struggles of chronic illness. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2008, chronic Lyme disease in 2012, and mycotoxin illness in 2014. Lisa has successfully utilized a Functional Medicine approach to address her illnesses head-on. Therapeutic nutrition has been one of her greatest allies on her healing path.

It's Lisa's desire to empower and inspire you to become an advocate for your own health and learn how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

Jill Grunewald, HNC, Integrative Nutrition and Hormone Coach, is a thyroid health and autoimmunity specialist. For nearly a decade, she has successfully guided her clients with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's to health and vitality.

Since graduating from nutrition school in 2006, she has taken part in many courses lead by members of the functional medicine community. In early 2018, she'll graduate with a certificate from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, in partnership with the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine.

Jill has suffered from alopecia (autoimmune hair loss), off and on, since 1982 and in early 2008, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. She knew that taking thyroid drugs ''for life,'' with no consideration for why her thyroid was under-functioning or what to do about her immune dysregulation was not the answer, so she immersed herself in learning everything she could about autoimmunity and hypothyroidism and how to manage these conditions with whole foods, botanicals, lifestyle modifications, and other natural therapies.

Jill's Hashimoto's remains successfully managed without thyroid drugs. And unlike many with alopecia, her bald spots always grow back.

In her coaching practice, Healthful Elements, Jill not only specializes in hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, but also other autoimmune conditions (especially alopecia and Graves'), adrenal dysfunction/HPA axis dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), perimenopause/menopause, and pre-diabetes/diabetes.

Jill has written for various publications, blogs, and online magazines, including Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Experience Life magazine and has contributed to articles in Self and Shape magazines.

She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Mark, and daughter, Harriet.

Review

''Lisa and Jill have created one of the most amazing food education and recipe books I've ever seen. Yes, the recipes are beautifully photographed and mouthwateringly delicious, but just as important, every ingredient is chosen with intention for the cleanest, highest good for both the thyroid and the planet. This information is presented in a clear and accessible way and this cookbook will be a staple in my pantry.''
--Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan and founder and director of Blum Center for Health

''There are two significant parts to healing the thyroid one is food and the other is lifestyle. This book provides a beautiful way to bring the two together. The Essential Thyroid Cookbook provides healthy and tasty recipes that can be prepared quickly and seamlessly, allowing for the needed time away from extensive meal preparation to rebalance and heal your life the best of both worlds!''
--Deanna Minich, PhD, author of Whole Detox

''At last, a cookbook that offers up the perfect recipe: easy, delicious meals that help your body heal as well as the science that supports the recipes all presented in such an accessible way, you'll understand why preparing these dishes is an act of self-love for you, your body, and your immune system. Lisa and Jill have combined their real life experiences and expertise and stirred it all up to deliver great kitchen medicine.''
--Donna Jackson Nakazawa, award-winning science journalist and author, Childhood Disrupted, The Last Best Cure, and The Autoimmune Epidemic

''It took me a decade to cure my hypothyroidism and I wish I had this cookbook at the beginning of my journey. Jill and Lisa nailed it! Not only will this book change the way you think about food, but there's also no deprivation in here. There's nothing intimidating about this cookbook, so even if you're overwhelmed with your diagnosis, believe you can heal and dive into this cookbook to get your thyroid working for you again.''
--Amie Valpone, celebrity chef, best-selling author of Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body

''Jill and Lisa have made The Essential Thyroid Cookbook as beautiful as it is beneficial for those with hypothyroidism. It respects and honors that each of us has different journeys, experiences, and preferences, and it's a must-have for anyone with Hashimoto's.''
--Frank Lipman, MD, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and New York Times bestselling author of The New Health Rules

''A monumental achievement! This book belongs in the kitchen of not only every person with a thyroid problem, but in addition, all of their genetic relatives. Great nutritional information, at last.''
--Richard L. Shames, MD, author of Thyroid Power and Thyroid Mind Power

''You will savor the simplicity and deliciousness of these food as medicine recipes that are designed with your thyroid and immune system in mind.''
--Kathie Madonna Swift, MS, RDN, LDN, Integrative Clinical Nutritionist and author of The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract

''With all the noise surrounding health and wellness, The Essential Thyroid Cookbook provides a clear message for optimizing the health of your thyroid and immune system. Lisa and Jill have overcome their own struggles with Hashimoto's by using food as medicine and these challenges have allowed them to create this tool to help lift and guide others on their wellness journey. With this cookbook, food can be your medicine, too.''
--Michelle Robin, DC, creator of the Small Changes, Big Shifts podcast and founder of Your Wellness Connection

''If you struggle with hypothyroidism, this is your ultimate cookbook. These 100-plus recipes will empower you to live each and every day with joy, energy, and balance. The authors are superstar nutrition professionals; savor their insights and let their wisdom nourish you!''
--Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, MTS, FACP, author of Trust Your Gut

''What a relief it was to read Jill and Lisa's Essential Thyroid Cookbook. It echoes my approach to a functional nutrition approach to thyroid health honoring not just the fact that we each have different and unique dietary needs to start, but also to maintain, on our healing journeys. I'll be using and recommending this cookbook regularly.''
--Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist & Educator

''There is no one right way to eat! This is what I tell all my nutrition clients and what I love most about Lisa and Jill's cookbook. The Essential Thyroid Cookbook is just that essential. It's full of great science-based information that reviews nutrition guidelines that work for everyone with thyroid and immune imbalances. But it also presents various concepts along with delicious, practical recipes to help tailor which way of eating works best for you.''
--Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, Nutrition Director at Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center

''Lisa and Jill take a practical approach to the evidence and the kitchen. People with hypothyroidism who want to use food as medicine need to know the 'why' and the 'how to.' This cookbook is it!''
Leigh Wagner, PhD, RDN, Integrative Dietitian

''As a chef of over 20 years in some of North America's top kitchens, I can confidently say that Lisa has a real understanding for how to use whole food ingredients that not only capture great flavor, but also nourish the body. These remarkable recipes are clearly written and use easily attainable ingredients and techniques that are approachable for any level of cooking experience. This cookbook is sure to be a pillar for strengthening health in anyone, but particularly for those with thyroid conditions.''
--Michael Magliano, Executive Chef of the SOHO House, West Hollywood

''As someone who has been there, and self-healed naturally, this is a pivotal resource for anyone suffering with thyroid and autoimmune disease. This is not simply a cookbook; it's a guidebook to beginning your self-healing journey in an empowering, digestible way.''
--Heather Dubé, Functional Nutritionist, e3 Energy Evolved

''People with thyroid issues like me need to pay special attention to what we eat. But no one wants to think about nutrition all the time! We want to eat. Live happy lives. And enjoy our food. The magic of this cookbook is that the recipes are designed to improve your health and support thyroid function but that's all invisible. You can just eat, drink, and be merry.''
--Melissa Joulwan, author of the bestselling Well Fed cookbook series

''After seeing thousands of clients over the last decade, it became obvious that foods were the primary cause of their autoimmune thyroid diseases. When junk foods were replaced by whole foods, and reactive foods like gluten and dairy were eliminated, antibodies would often normalize and autoimmunity would vanish. It's refreshing to see that Lisa and Jill have come to the same conclusions while conjuring up some wholesome and tasty solutions in The Essential Thyroid Cookbook. There's nothing more powerful or effective for thyroid disease than delicious medicine!''
--Tom Malterre, MS, CN, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and author of The Elimination Diet

Edition details

• Publisher: Blue Wheel Press, LLC
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0991170504
• ISBN 13: 9780991170500
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 388