Nutrition for Hashimotos

Have you ever heard that AIP (Autoimmune Protocol is the ONLY effective nutrition plan for Hashimotos? I can tell you that is absolutely false, but keep reading so you know what your options are.

There are 3 different nutrition plans that are recommended for Hashimotos.

1 —

Root Cause Introduction Nutrition Plan

• excludes gluten, dairy, soy, processed sugar, caffeine, and alcohol

• people see this list and are incredibly overwhelmed by the changes which is why I recommend they start small and remove things over time

2 —

Root Cause Paleo Nutrition Plan

• This is an extension of the Root Cause Intro Plan

• It includes additional eliminations like legumes, dairy, grains, high iodine foods, and capsaicin

3 —

Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Nutrition Plan

• This builds on the Root Cause Paleo Nutrition Plan

• additional eliminations such as eggs, nightshades, nuts, and seeds

So, what’s the best way to go?

Hashimotos can be a lot and overwhelming, so here’s what I recommend for people.

Start small. Start with the introduction plan but EASE your way into it. Don’t cut everything out overnight. Some people feel that isn’t sustainable and they get set up for failure on day one. Instead focus on eliminating things over time. You may find this easier to ease your way into it and make changes over time vs going cold turkey on everything overnight. Focus on:

• removing reactive foods

• filling in micro-nutrient gaps with dense nutrition

• get a good balance of plant and animal proteins

• removed as many processed foods as possible

• read your labels (especially in condiments) to look for added sugars

• ensure you’re eating ENOUGH. Most people undereat which also causes issues with fatigue, leaky gut, and brain fog

If this is overwhelming to start, make sure to review the ROOT CAUSE RECIPE RESOURCES or simply CONTACT ME so that I can help you set up your individual plan. You can also read about the Hashimotos Nutrition Course that I offer.