December 19, 2024 By Sarah White No Comments

Everyone needs a great Brazil nut based recipe in their holiday treat repertoire. Brazil nuts are an incredible source of dietary selenium [3 – 4 nuts = around 250mcg] to keep your thyroid functioning optimally while otherwise over indulging in Christmas cookies and cocktails. Selenium has been shown to increase conversion of thyroid precursor hormone T4 to the more metabolically active form T3 which improves metabolism and energy levels through this busy time of year. PrintChocolate Orange Thyroid Tarts Two of these little Brazil nut-based tarts gives you your daily dose of thyroid-loving selenium. They're also low in sugar &…

January 23, 2020 By Sarah White No Comments

January is thyroid awareness month, which means it's time to introduce you to my favourite daily snack: Brazil nuts. I frequently prescribe brazil nuts to my patients with thyroid disease since they're an incredible source of dietary selenium [3 - 4 nuts = around 250mcg]. Studies show that 200 - 250mcg of selenium can reduce TPO levels by up to a 60%. This is good news for patients suffering with hypothyroidism since TPO is an antibody that causes your immune system to attack your own thyroid tissue leading to autoimmune thyroid disease. Higher selenium dosing of 500mcg (6 - 8 brazil nuts…

May 19, 2019 By Sarah White 3 Comments

Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency, affecting more than 30% of the world's population. It is also a common cause of fatigue, brain fog, hair loss and insomnia - which is why it's so important to run frequent lab tests if you experience these symptoms. I've been tracking for almost 5 years now and have alarmingly found that over 85% of my female patients have iron levels that are sub-optimal. While your doctor may have told you that your iron levels are "just fine" I highly highly recommend that you get your hands on that ferritin number to…

May 17, 2019 By Sarah White No Comments

My Spring Green Detox Smoothie Recipe Our bodies need a good spring cleaning just as much as our homes do! While your body is designed to detox efficiently on it's own, most of us are not well equipped to deal with the onslaught of chemicals and toxins that we're exposed to on a daily basis. 'Toxins' (aka heavy metals, pesticides, medications, chemicals and food additives) enter your body everyday through the air you breathe, the water you drink & the food you eat. Most of us are completely overburdened with these chemicals from our environment, which is why I commit to…

December 8, 2017 By Sarah White No Comments

If you're already a patient of mine you'll know that I absolutely love brazil nuts. They are a true superfood due to their high selenium content, a trace element your body needs in order to thrive. Most vitamins and nutrients are shown to be effective when taken in relatively high doses. This means that if you want to achieve therapeutic levels of vitamins, minerals or antioxidants you would typically need take them in supplement form in addition to a healthy diet. Brazil nuts are a favourite recommendation of mine because they're one of the few foods that contain a functional dose…