Re: Cook Book and Diet recommendations for Hashi's

[Guest guest]

Hey Deborah--

What is your diet like now? What kind of things do

you usually eat, and how frequently do you eat them?

Secondly, regarding the chocolate thing, as long as

you aren't throwing your blood sugar out of whack, it

should be perfectly okay to have a little chocolate

everyday.

I don't know where you live, but I think eating good,

quality chocolate does make a difference. Whole Foods

365 brand makes both a dark and a milk chocolate bar

that is soy-free, organic, and relatively inexpensive.

Breyers does a wonderful chocolate ice cream that

uses real ingredients, like cream and sugar, as

compared to high fructose corn syrup, et al.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

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> I really need help with this! The only food item

> I refuse to give up is chocolate! Ok!!! I don't

> drink or smoke, but I do eat chocolate!!! I have to

> have something and chocolate is it!

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> Thanks for all of your help!!! It's time to feel

> even better through better food choices!

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> Deborah

[Guest guest]

I read that whole grain breads isn't as good for a person with hypo

thyroid as Ezekiel Bread.

Also this is what I pulled from Center University Library.. Organic

Foods

The best reason for buying organic food is simply that it tastes

good, but there are also sound health reasons for doing so. Organic

foods have been shown in some studies to have more vitamins and

trace elements than conventionally grown food and of course, it will

not have been treated with any noxious chemicals. If you want to

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Antibiotic use and industrial slaughter practices also contribute to

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Processed Foods

" The whiter the bread, the quicker you're dead. " We don't know who

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the diet. Sugar, white flour, trans-fats (margarine, vegetable

Crisco, fried foods), chemically or heat-extracted oils and corn

syrup should be moved out of the pantry as soon as possible. We

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away to food shelters or friends who haven't yet chosen to eliminate

these foods. Changing long-held dietary patterns is challenging. It

can be made more enjoyable by having a plan of action that includes

the whole family and interested friends. It sounds nearly impossible

to eliminate fast foods and processed foods until you try it. We

have a component of our ideal weight course that helps with the

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your pocket or desk drawer so that you don't find yourself left

without sweetening options. The interesting history of sweeteners

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> Courtenay,

> My diet is not the best right now. I am eating too much

sugar and caffeine. I am going to the Whole Foods in Arlington to

look for the 365 chocolate and other things. I know I need more

protein in my diet or I get shaky when I don't get it. I guess more

complex carbs might help too.

> Do you mind sharing what type of diet you are on? Thank you!

> Deborah

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[Guest guest]

Hey Deborah--

I am on the Broda diet, which is an eating

program developed by the godfather of modern thyroid

care. I've been on it for over a year and a half. It

is a very, very low-to-no carb diet that is high in

protein, vegetables, nuts and a small amount of dairy.

You can find Broda book used on amazon.com.

The reason I was switched to this diet is that I had

horrible problems with hypoglycemia.

Before switching to this diet, I was eating mostly

organic foods and middle eastern cuisine, like

couscous. But I was not avoiding the usual suspects

that make the human body feel horrible--

preservatives, simple carbs, and an overabundance of

fruit turned up in my eating regularly.

After switching to the new eating plan, which was

really, really simple, I had almost no problems with

hypoglycemia-- a problem that, up until then, was

running my life. Prior to BB, I had blackouts;

fainting spells; and I was prone to having to eat

every two hours just to stay semi-functional.

I avoid soy, MSG, HFCS (high fructose corn syrup),

and I don't eat fast food. Ever. I eat lean natural

protein, vegetable juices, tons of veggies, nuts, and

organic dairy. For fruit, I eat melon and

strawberries. I occasionally (two to three times a

month) have chocolate. I don't drink coffee, black

leaf tea, or sodas.

However, in the mood of full disclosure, I ate

something really naughty yesterday for the first time

in two years, which I've been regretting since. I

consumed food from Sonic. It immediately made me

sick. As it turns out, my body can seemingly no

longer handle frozen food full of preservatives.

For the most part, I cook all of my own meals. I

don't eat food at parties-- generally I either cook

and bring my own, or eat beforehand. When I do eat

out, I eat at several local places that I know will

bend to my strict dietary plan without issue.

I think that food is one of the singular best building

blocks to good health, and I enjoy studying the

effects of diet on the human body. There are a number

of people on Broda here-- each of them

addresses the restrictions of the diet in their own

way.

Now, if I could only manage to quit smoking, I'm sure

I would feel a ton better.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

--- " Deborah in FW, TX "

wrote:

> Courtenay,

> My diet is not the best right now. I am eating

> too much sugar and caffeine. I am going to the Whole

> Foods in Arlington to look for the 365 chocolate and

> other things. I know I need more protein in my diet

> or I get shaky when I don't get it. I guess more

> complex carbs might help too.

> Do you mind sharing what type of diet you are

> on? Thank you!

> Deborah

[Guest guest]

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Regarding Ezekiel Bread, I love it, but it contains,

if I remember correctly (and I may be totally wrong)--

soy protein. And I personally don't eat carbs.

However, I have had friends on the raw food diet who

swore by it.

--- testifyhisgrace wrote:

> I read that whole grain breads isn't as good for a

> person with hypo

> thyroid as Ezekiel Bread.

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[Guest guest]

Ezekiel bread also contains millet, another prime goiterogen which gets worse when cooked. A lot of hypo folks trying to lose weight give up bread altogether. I have it only rarely, and I think that helps. Courtenay wrote: Just so you know, we don't ever copy information foundon the internet, because it conflicts with copyrightlaw. The next time you want to post something,simply add a link to the page by listing the address,like so: http://www.google.comRegarding Ezekiel Bread, I love it, but it contains,if I remember correctly (and I may be totally wrong)--soy protein. And I

personally don't eat carbs. However, I have had friends on the raw food diet whoswore by it.--- testifyhisgrace wrote:> I read that whole grain breads isn't as good for a> person with hypo > thyroid as Ezekiel Bread.> >>

[Guest guest]

Courtenay, Thank you. I will look for the book. Is it the book called Hypothyrodism? She has several books. My main concern is my job. I am out of town (flight attendant) 3-5 days at a time. Our layover time at hotels is short (8-9 hours only sometimes). It presents problems in keeping foods from spoiling. Are there foods on this diet that are shelf stable with lots of protein that I can take on my trips? I end up eating at a lot of airport restaurants (fast food) during the trips. Deborah

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[Guest guest]

Deborah--

The book is " Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness "

by Broda . It is usually used in conjunction

with a Broda trained doctor, but I'm sure you

can discuss this with your own physician if you think

it is a good step for you. S/he may also have some

ideas.

Your job is a tricky one. Let me see if I can break

this down, using the strategies I employ for long

trips.

The most shelf stable foods I can think of that

contain protein is tuna, but the trick is finding tuna

that is not in water, which usually contains vegetable

oil. Whole Foods carries some, and it is inexpensive.

However, if you are eating this in abundance, you do

risk traces of mercury in your system.

Organic baby food is also shelf-stable, and

potentially good for snacks, if you can make low-carb

choices.

I don't like beef jerky because of the MSG and corn

syrup components, but those are good in a pinch if

your blood sugar is low and there is nothing else

available. You can even find it in the airport gift

shops. I do consider it pretty last resort, but it's

a better boost than chocolate or pretzels, which will

make you feel loagy after an hour.

Here are a list of foods that I carry when I travel

for longer than one hour (up to eight hours):

pre-cooked lean natural hamburger patties

Odwalla carrot juice (great for a boost!)

pistachios, shelled pumpkin seeds

unsweetened peppermint tea (in bags, or chilled in a

thermos)

precooked chicken breasts in slices

tomato quarters or carrot sticks

I have a soy allergy, so these are my best choices.

However, if you don't have a soy allergy, here are the

safest things to eat in the airport:

chicken breast

salad with lemon for dressing

hamburger patty without the bun

tomato quarters (every restaurant carries tomatoes)

mixed veggies (skip the corn and the beans)

grilled veggies (like zucchini, if you can find it)

In my humble opinion, if you are working a long shift,

I think it would be safe to double up on any of these

items. Six ounces of protein should do it (that's the

size of a deck of cards), but if you are really

lagging, you might want to add a little more. The

above items can get a little dull after awhile, but

you can always bring flavored mustard (shelf stable),

or a flavored hot sauce (either American or Indian <as

in India>) for a change of pace.

The traveling job or trip is always the trickiest part

to maintaining any food regimen. I've found, though,

that once you adjust, eating becomes streamlined.

And even Naomi , former supermodel, carries

her own condiments in her purse when she goes to a

dinner party.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

[Guest guest]

The book you mentioned is the one. I would recommend

conferring with your doctor before making any big

dietary changes. Also, your body will go through a

ten day detox in which you will feel funky and crave

carbs like a madman. If you can get through that

part, I believe you will feel increasingly better.

That diet saved my life. And it lowered my

cholesterol.

Oh, and by the way, I never got hunger pangs or

warnings for my blood sugar meltdowns. I went from

feeling okay to crummy in no time flat.

I now eat two meals a day, and one snack. (If I was

working more, I would eat three meals a day and two

snacks.) My weight no longer fluctuates wildly. I

do, however, carry food with me in case my blood sugar

drops.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

--- Judy wrote:

I have a similar problem with

> having to eat

> every couple of hours, and it's not just a hunger

> pang, I feel ill,

> dizzy and I can't put a sentence together properly

> if I wait too long.

> Thanks... Judy

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[Guest guest]

OOOOH, MILLET. I always forget about the scary

goitrogenic millet because I don't eat bread.

Courtenay.

[Guest guest]

Interesting, because it sure can taste delicious and it's fun to have a

sandwich every once in awhile!

Thanks, Sharon. I guess moderation is the key here too.

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