How to Cook for Optimal Thyroid Function & Unlimited Health with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Published: Jan. 30, 2019, 9 a.m.

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a pharmacist, bestselling author, and expert in autoimmune thyroid disease. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis herself, Dr. Wentz embarked on a personal discovery process to figure out how to take back her health and feel better again.

Listen as Dr. Wentz explains what exactly Hashimoto's disease is and the most common symptoms, as well as the reason that many cases of Hashimoto's often go undiagnosed.\xa0

Dr. Wentz also shares her recommendations on thyroid lab testing and the top superfoods you should be adding to your menu for optimal thyroid function. Plus, find out more about the nutrition protocols and yummy, healing recipes in Dr. Wentz\u2019s soon-to-be released book, Hashimoto\u2019s Food Pharmacology!

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Freebies From Today\u2019s Episode

Get a free sample of Dr. Izabella Wentz\u2019s healing recipes by going to JJVirgin.com/thyroidpharmacist.

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Main Points From Today\u2019s Episode

  1. Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune condition. 90-97 percent of people who have a thyroid condition or take thyroid medication have Hashimoto's disease, but chances are they haven't been tested for it or haven't been tested properly.
  2. Thyroid conditions are complicated, but getting your life back doesn't have to be! Dr. Izabella Wentz's new book, Hashimoto\u2019s Food Pharmacology, includes nutrition protocols and nourishing recipes to help you take back your thyroid health.
  3. Green smoothies are one of Dr. Wentz's favorite superfoods for thyroid health. Not only are they easy to digest, giving you a boost of nutrients and energy, they\u2019re also great for your hair and nails!

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Episode Play-By-Play

[1:25] Dr. Izabella Wentz\u2019s career briefing

[3:11] Listener shout-out

[5:38] The inspiration behind Dr. Wentz\u2019s new book, Hashimoto\u2019s Food Pharmacology

[6:33] How Dr. Wentz became an expert in Hashimoto\u2019s Thyroiditis

[8:48] What exactly is Hashimoto\u2019s disease?

[10:58] Typical symptoms of Hashimoto\u2019s disease

[12:36] The thyroid tests you should be asking your doctor to perform

[14:04] All about Dr. Wentz\u2019s new book

[15:15] Nutrition protocols that are included in Dr. Wentz\u2019s cookbook\xa0

[16:52] All the recipes in Dr. Wentz\u2019s book are easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

[17:25] Dr. Wentz\u2019s favorite party recipe\xa0

[18:16] It\u2019s key to address the root causes of disease.\xa0

[20:12] The top superfoods you should be adding to your menu

[22:16] Berries contain a type of sugar that can help reduce thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroid antibodies.

[24:27] Ready to lose fat fast and keep it off forever? Visit jjvirgin.com!

[24:52] Listener\u2019s question: I\u2019m trying to eat healthier, but I just don\u2019t have time to cook. What should I do?

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Mentioned in this episode:

Hashimoto\u2019s Food Pharmacology, by Dr. Izabella Wentz

Yourlabwork Thyroid Testing

The Flavor Chef bone broth

JJ Virgin Paleo Inspired Protein Shake

Green Smoothie Cleanse

Extra Fiber

JJ Virgin Meal Replacement Bars

Metabolic Digestive Balance

JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge

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