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 - ... Read more about Orange + Brazil nut Balls
Thyroid Health
Anemic Lunch: My Iron-Boosting Salad
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 ... Read more about Anemic Lunch: My Iron-Boosting Salad
My Spring Green Detox Smoothie Recipe
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. ... Read more about My Spring Green Detox Smoothie Recipe
Chocolate Covered Brazil Nuts
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 ... Read more about Chocolate Covered Brazil Nuts