Thyroid Healthy Bites

How to Make SMARTER Health Goals - Ep. 12

December 22, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MB

We've all set goals or resolutions we didn't stick with, and probably some goals we have. What makes the difference between those goals that didn't make it past Week 1, and the ones that became our new normal? In this blog post and this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we're going to explore the methodology behind setting goals that work, using the time-tested framework of SMART goals. I'll explain and guide you through each step so that you can create a health goal or New Year's...

Chicken Bone Broth - Ep. 11

December 15, 2021 22:30 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MB

Bone broth happens to be an incredibly thyroid-healthy recipe with gut-nourishing collagen, elastin, and gelatin, and several amino acids and minerals. There are a million things you can do with bone broth, from soups to sauces to sipping broth. In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, I’m going to show you just how easy it is to make bone broth a staple in your thyroid-healthy diet. Helpful Links Printable Recipe for Chicken Bone Broth FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide Brow...

My Top 10 Thyroid-healthy Travel Essentials - Ep. 10

December 08, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MB

Even for the thriving-est among us, travel can throw a wrench in our gears, aggravating common hypothyroid symptoms like constipation, fatigue, anxiety, hair shedding, brain fog-- the WORKS! In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, I'm going to share with you my Top 10 Travel Essentials for Thyroid Thrivers. These are the things I never leave home without. Whether you've got a trip coming up or are an armchair traveler who wants to discover some amazing ways to support yourself ...

Let's Talk Thyroid-healthy Eating with Annabel Bateman - Ep. 9

December 02, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB

In this week's episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we're going to switch things up a bit. I'll be in the hot seat this time, being interviewed by the amazing Annabel Bateman of the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast. She had me on her show to talk all about food, glorious thyroid-healthy food! Annabel is a health coach, cookbook author, Hashimoto's patient, mom of three teenagers (!!!), and a fellow Thyroid Thriver from Australia. She reached out to me via Instagram because we both LOVE thy...

Are White Potatoes Thyroid-healthy? - Ep. 8

November 18, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MB

White potatoes can be one of those "gray-area" foods when it comes to a thyroid-healthy diet. Are they just more "starchy food" or "empty calories" that's going to send our blood sugar into the stratosphere? Are they mere standard-American plate filler or do they actually have some nutritional heft? Potatoes are like the Hooper Humperdink of common whole-foods-based dietary templates like Whole30 and Paleo. They weren't invited to the party, but now they are. But then, for true eli...

The Ultimate Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Ep. 7

November 10, 2021 22:05 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

Believe me, I've endured quite a few failed or lackluster experiments with GF/DF mashers and gravy, so I'm excited to share my bullet-proof method with you in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites. Helpful Links Grab the Printable Recipes Free Download: The Thyroid Thrivers' Grocery Guide Browse my complete thyroid-healthy recipe collection

What's the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's? - Ep. 6

November 04, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 83.9 MB

When it comes to figuring out the ideal thyroid-healthy diet for YOU, there are so many pathways to getting there. That’s where we can get confused and overwhelmed, FAST. Should I be gluten-free? Paleo? AIP? Ask 5 different experts this question and you might get 5 different answers. What's a Thyroid Thriver to do? Which diet is best for YOU? Where should you begin? That is what I’m here to help you figure out, in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites. We'll Discuss: The goa...

What is Thyroid-healthy Eating? - Ep. 5

November 03, 2021 17:45 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MB

What is thyroid-healthy eating? Well, that can be a tricky question to answer because there is no one-size-fits-all thyroid diet. We all have unique dietary needs and sensitivities. In this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, we're going to cover the why's and how's of thyroid-healthy eating, so you can think about your current diet, and how it may or may not be serving your thyroid and overall health. Here's what we're going to cover: Basic concepts of thyroid-healthy eating W...

Chicken Saltimbocca (GF/DF/Paleo/AIP-friendly) - Ep. 4

October 14, 2021 02:15 - 9 minutes - 16.6 MB

Chicken Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish where chicken cutlets are wrapped in fresh sage and prosciutto, then browned in a skillet, and topped with a rich and lemony pan sauce. Saltimbocca can also be made with pork or veal cutlets, but chicken is so easy to source and works especially well here. We make this version all the time at home and it's always a showstopper. In fact, the Italian translation of "Saltimbocca," is, "It jumps in the mouth!" Watching the way my family ...

Thyroid-healthy Cooking Fats & Oils - Ep.3

October 06, 2021 16:45 - 28 minutes - 51.7 MB

When it comes to choosing healthy cooking fats and oils there's a lot to consider and it can get overwhelming fast. The good news is that all it takes to make better decisions about cooking fats and oils is a little bit of knowledge. Here's what we're going to cover: Rules of thumb for choosing the right fats and oils Which oils to absolutely avoid Which oils are best for higher, medium, low, and no-heat cooking How to read oil labels Myth-busting everyone’s favorite healthy ...

Deluxe Burger Salad with Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds - Ep.2

September 30, 2021 05:07 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

Thyroid-healthy eating can sometimes feel like a game of compromise. How can we enjoy burger night, without the super-processed, glutinous bun? The answer: Burger Salad. Trust me when I say that there really are no compromises here. This meal plays on repeat at our house, and truth be told, I'm the only one skipping the bun. I'm also the one having the MOST fun loading up my plate with all the deluxe toppings I want! No bloat, no guilt, no gluten, and no regrets. Burgers are just b...

Welcome to Thyroid-healthy Bites! - Ep. 1

September 20, 2021 20:21 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites, a weekly podcast featuring thyroid-healthy recipes and lifestyle. I’m Ginny Mahar, your host, and the face behind the apron at HypothyroidChef.com. I help Thyroid Thrivers eat well, and live well, so they can FEEL WELL. I am so thrilled to introduce this podcast, my new website, and...well...ME! We're going to cover: What to expect from Thyroid-healthy Bites? Who the heck am I? And what is Hypothyroid Chef? Pull up a...

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