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Recipes

~Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food~

Hippocrates

Thyroid health, in my experience, has a lot to do with the kinds of food that we eat. Because of this, I have included over 80 healthy and delicious recipes that focus on thyroid health in my book.

To get you started, I am sharing with you some of my favorites! Here's to happy, healthy cooking and thyroid health!

Chia Seed Pudding

This is one of my absolute favorite recipes. It can be made the night before for a super-quick breakfast option in the morning that is filling and delicious. Chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition, delivering a massive amount of vitamins and minerals, including selenium, with a very small amount of calories. In addition, they are high in fiber, high quality protein, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids. As a fun serving option, make individual portions in pint-sized mason jars.

Makes 2 servings

2 cups soy, almond, rice, hemp, or cashew milk (do not use soy or almond milk if hypothyroid)
6 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp hemp seeds, optional
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or jar, preferably one with a lid. Alternatively, you can mix half of the ingredients into a pint-sized jar with a lid (do this twice for two servings).
Shake it up if it’s in a jar or stir it well in the bowl.
Place in the fridge overnight or for several hours, shaking or stirring it a couple of times if possible.
Serve with granola and fresh fruit or enjoy on its own. Berries are especially delicious in this dish.

Nori Rolls

“Nori” is the Japanese name for a species of edible seaweed. It is dried and made into thin sheets that are traditionally used in making sushi. Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine, a mineral that is essential in proper thyroid function. These lovely little rolls are not only delicious but also full of nutrient-rich sprouts. Steamed brown rice can also be used in place of the sprouts. Typically, nori sheets are toasted but raw nori sheets are available in some health food stores. They are far superior in nutrition, vitamins and flavor compared to their toasted counterparts.

Makes 3 rolls/18 pieces

1 package alfalfa sprouts or 3 cups homegrown alfalfa sprouts
1 EACH of Carrot and Avocado, sliced thin
3 Green onions
¼ of an English Cucumber, sliced thin
1 Red or green pepper, sliced thin
Raw or toasted nori sheets
Water for sealing nori sheets

Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, onto a cutting board. Spread a layer of sprouts to 1 ½ -2 inches below the top of the sheet.
Layer the vegetables along the bottom of the sheet. Working quickly, tightly roll nori sheet, starting at the end with the vegetables. To seal the nori sheet, dip your fingers into some water and moisten the top of the sheet where it was left empty. Lightly press moistened end together with roll to seal.
Slice rolls with a serrated knife. Repeat this process until you have the desired amount of rolls.
Serve with dipping sauce of your choice (coconut aminos is a great alternative to soy sauce as soy has thyroid suppressing properties).

Lentil Tacos

Lentils come in a variety of sizes and a rainbow of colors – red, green, brown, black, yellow, and red-orange. They are also high in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals – such as zinc which is important for thyroid health- making them a healthy and delicious source of nutrition.

Makes 6-8 servings

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 tablespoon chili powder substitute (See Miscellaneous)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 cups water mixed with 1 Tbsp chicken-style seasoning (See Miscellaneous)
12-16 gluten free hard corn taco shells (if hyperthyroid as corn is known to suppress the thyroid gland) or gluten free wraps (lettuce wraps also work well)

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in a little water until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder substitute, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Add water mixed with chicken-style seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover, mash lentils slightly with a potato masher and cook for 10 more minutes or until mixture has thickened. Serve on gluten free taco shells or gluten free wraps with your favorite toppings.

Raw Avocado Key Lime Pie

Cool, creamy, and delicious describes this pie that is a perfect end to a great meal. Avocados are a great source of

l-tyrosine, which is an important factor in thyroid health, so feel free to enjoy an extra piece of this fabulous dessert!

Makes 1-9” pie

Crust:

1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
1 cup walnuts
8-10 dates
Water, as needed
Pinch of salt

Place the coconut, walnuts and salt in a food processor. Pulse 5-7 times.
Add dates one at a time and process until the mixture starts to come together. Add a little water (1-2 tsp) if needed to hold together. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and place in freezer while you prepare the filling.

Filling:

3 avocados
½-3/4 cup lime juice
Zest of 1 lime, optional
1 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours and drained
¼ cup coconut oil, warmed
½ cup maple syrup
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp sea salt

Place all filling ingredients into blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour filling into prepared crust and chill in the freezer for 3-4 hours. Take out of freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.

Recipes

~Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food~

Hippocrates

Thyroid health, in my experience, has a lot to do with the kinds of food that we eat. Because of this, I have included over 80 healthy and delicious recipes that focus on thyroid health in my book.

To get you started, I am sharing with you some of my favorites! Here's to happy, healthy cooking and thyroid health!

Chia Seed Pudding

2 cups soy, almond, rice, hemp, or cashew milk (do not use soy or almond milk if hypothyroid)

6 Tbsp chia seeds

2 Tbsp hemp seeds, optional

2 Tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or jar, preferably one with a lid. Alternatively, you can mix half of the ingredients into a pint-sized jar with a lid (do this twice for two servings).

Shake it up if it’s in a jar or stir it well in the bowl.

Place in the fridge overnight or for several hours, shaking or stirring it a couple of times if possible.

Serve with granola and fresh fruit or enjoy on its own. Berries are especially delicious in this dish.

Nori Rolls

1 package alfalfa sprouts or 3 cups homegrown alfalfa sprouts

1 EACH of Carrot and Avocado, sliced thin

3 Green onions

¼ of an English Cucumber, sliced thin

1 Red or green pepper, sliced thin

Raw or toasted nori sheets

Water for sealing nori sheets

Place a nori sheet, shiny side down, onto a cutting board. Spread a layer of sprouts to 1 ½ -2 inches below the top of the sheet.

Slice rolls with a serrated knife. Repeat this process until you have the desired amount of rolls.

Serve with dipping sauce of your choice (coconut aminos is a great alternative to soy sauce as soy has thyroid suppressing properties).

Lentil Tacos

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup dried brown lentils

1 tablespoon chili powder substitute (See Miscellaneous)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 1/2 cups water mixed with 1 Tbsp chicken-style seasoning (See Miscellaneous)

12-16 gluten free hard corn taco shells (if hyperthyroid as corn is known to suppress the thyroid gland) or gluten free wraps (lettuce wraps also work well)

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in a little water until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder substitute, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute.

Raw Avocado Key Lime Pie

1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut

1 cup walnuts

8-10 dates

Water, as needed

Pinch of salt

Place the coconut, walnuts and salt in a food processor. Pulse 5-7 times.

Add dates one at a time and process until the mixture starts to come together. Add a little water (1-2 tsp) if needed to hold together. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and place in freezer while you prepare the filling.

3 avocados

½-3/4 cup lime juice

Zest of 1 lime, optional

1 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours and drained

¼ cup coconut oil, warmed

½ cup maple syrup

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp sea salt

Place all filling ingredients into blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour filling into prepared crust and chill in the freezer for 3-4 hours. Take out of freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.