In this episode we discuss:
How fasting decreases thyroid function  
Why carbs are essential for thyroid function 
Specific anti-thyroid foods to avoid  
Why interventions like cold thermogenesis, caloric restriction, and fasting are not the answer for hypothyroidism 
The impact of sleep on our thyroid health 

 
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Timestamps:
0:00 – intro 
1:06 – how to address and reverse hypothyroidism
2:36 – the importance of carbs, calories, and fat for improving thyroid function
16:24 – the importance of eating consistently (and not fasting) for thyroid function
18:00 – saturated fats vs. PUFA and micronutrients for thyroid function
19:45 – basic bioenergetic diet recommendations for hypothyroidism
22:14 – anti-thyroid foods (goitrogens) to avoid
23:08 – other diet considerations when transitioning to a bioenergetic approach
25:56 – low iron in women and excess iron from carnivore or keto diets
27:47 – cruciferous vegetables and thyroid health
28:43 – how to properly address nutrient deficiencies for thyroid health
35:06 – whether stressors like exercise, cold thermogenesis, caloric restriction, and fasting are supportive of thyroid health
47:54 – optimizing sleep for thyroid function