{"id":2563,"date":"2021-03-08T15:47:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T23:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2023-03-27T06:15:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T13:15:09","slug":"thyroid-specific-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.ca\/blog\/thyroid-specific-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid Specific Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Signature Dr Alibhai starts --><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" style=\"padding:10px\" src=\"\/team\/images\/dr-alibhai-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"dr alibhai\" \/> <big>Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D.<\/big> <br ><b>Naturopathic Medical Director<\/b><br \/>\n<a class=\"tm-vc_general tm-vc_btn3 tm-vc_btn3-size-sm tm-vc_btn3-shape-square tm-vc_btn3-style-flat tm-vc_btn3-weight-no tm-vc_btn3-icon-right tm-vc_btn3-color-skincolor\" title=\"\" href=\"\/team\/tasreen-alibhai.html\">Read Biography<\/a> \u00a0<a class=\"tm-vc_general tm-vc_btn3 tm-vc_btn3-size-sm tm-vc_btn3-shape-square tm-vc_btn3-style-flat tm-vc_btn3-weight-no tm-vc_btn3-icon-right tm-vc_btn3-color-skincolor\" href=\"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.janeapp.com\/#\/staff_member\/1\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><br \/>\n<BR CLEAR=LEFT><br \/>\n<!-- Signature Dr Alibhai ends --><\/p>\n<p>Naturopathic Doctor Q&amp;A<br \/>\nTopic: Understanding Hashimoto\u2019s Disease &amp; Diet Strategies<\/p>\n<h4>Where do I start?<\/h4>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\nYou will probably come across a lot of conflicting information on thyroid-specific diets \u2014 more than you would be able to digest and effectively apply to your daily life. The good news is that you don\u2019t need an immediate, complete overhaul of your diet to see change and start feeling better; change can be introduced at your own pace to help you gradually take a step forward in your health journey.<\/p>\n<h4>What kind of diet should I follow?<\/h4>\n<p>There is a spectrum of diet changes that can be made from the Standard American Diet (SAD) to Autoimmune Paleo (AIP).<\/p>\n<p>There is no one-size-fits-all diet that has been proven to treat everyone with Hashimoto\u2019s. You may find yourself on a different spot on the spectrum than others or it may take more\/less drastic dietary changes to see results \u2014 that is why a personalized approach is necessary to fit your individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>Some diets that have helped individuals with Hashimoto\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>sugar-free diet<\/li>\n<li>Paleo diet<\/li>\n<li>grain-free diet<\/li>\n<li>dairy-free diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We often recommend a gluten-free, anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean-style diet that promotes:<\/p>\n<p>Less:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dairy<\/li>\n<li>Soy<\/li>\n<li>Artificial sweeteners<\/li>\n<li>Refined sugars<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Corn<\/li>\n<li>Gluten-containing grains (wheat, barley, rye)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Variety of fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Nuts, seeds, and beans<\/li>\n<li>Gluten-free grains (oats, quinoa, brown rice)<\/li>\n<li>Red meat (1-2 times per week)<\/li>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Poultry<\/li>\n<li>Seafood (salmon, trout, whitefish)<\/li>\n<li>Healthy oils (olive, avocado, coconut)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How long should I follow this diet?<\/h4>\n<p>You may start with a trial of 4-6 weeks while monitoring your symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy levels<\/li>\n<li>Joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Digestion<\/li>\n<li>Mood<\/li>\n<li>Brain fog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will help us establish a baseline \u2014 after that, we may start reintroducing certain foods as a soft test. This phase will require you to work closely with your Naturopathic Doctor, as it can be a delicate process.<\/p>\n<h4>Is this my only option?<\/h4>\n<p>Absolutely not! If you don\u2019t quite feel ready for this kind of commitment to a fully anti-inflammatory diet \u2014 you can try a simple gluten-free diet first.<br \/>\nA large portion of patients with Hashimoto\u2019s notice a significant difference in their symptoms after following a gluten-free diet \u2014 so this could also be a great place to start.<br \/>\nWe do recommend taking a celiac test prior to removing gluten from your diet, as there is a significant overlap between celiac disease and Hashimoto\u2019s \u2014 ask your Naturopathic Doctor about this!<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/vitaliahealthcare.janeapp.com\/\">here <\/a>to book an appointment with our team of experienced<\/p>\n<p>Naturopathic Doctors and take your health into your own hands!<\/p>\n<p>Dr Tasreen Alibhai, ND<\/p>\n<h4>References:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321197#best-diets\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321197#best-diets <\/a><\/li>\n<li>Evidence based approach to Hashimotos Disease; Dr Katie Rothwell, ND<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D. 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