The Unknown Thyroid Issue & How to Fix It: Chat with Lisa Markley, RDN - 036

Jan 25, 2018

Did you know-- 20 million Americans have some kind of thyroid condition and 60% of them don't realize it? Yes! Twelve percent of the population is going to develop some sort of thyroid condition-- maybe someone you love. Get the scoop and reduce your risk by eating and cooking right. Join this chat with thyroid expert and author Lisa Markley, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. PLUS: A give-away of Lisa's book!

Episode Includes:

• What is the thyroid and what does it do?
• What is Hashimoto's Disease? -- 2 personal stories. 
• Thyroid is nutrient dependent. What does it need?
• The role of Iodine, Tyrosine, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin A?
• What is T3 and T4?
• Crafty and delicious way to get more iodine in the diet.
• Are cruciferous veggies a no-no or yes-yes?
• Goitrogens, toxins, and thyroid function. 
• Strategies for avoiding toxins and contaminants.  
• Considerations of endocrine disruptors. 
• What's a Hug in a Mug?
• The Weekly Nutrition Challenge (from Lisa).
• A BOOK GIVE-AWAY!

BOOK GIVE-AWAY

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THE ESSENTIAL THYROID COOKBOOK by Lisa Markley, MS, RDN & Jill Grunewald, HNC

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Mary Purdy is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from Bastyr University. Past experience: Private practice (8 yrs), Adjunct professor at Bastyr University, Clinical Supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Mary currently works as a Registered Dietitian Coach at the Scientific Wellness company, Arivale. Mary takes an integrative/holistic approach to diet, health & wellness and believes that food is medicine!

 

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