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

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 To be eligible: 1) Find our Facebook post about this episode (#36). https://www.facebook.com/MaryPurdyRD/posts/ 2) Make a comment on the post. 3) Your mailing address must be within the USA.   THE ESSENTIAL THYROID COOKBOOK by Lisa Markley, MS, RDN & Jill Grunewald, HNC https://thyroidcookbook.com/   ABOUT THE SHOW Mary Purdy, MS, RDN, dishes out easy-to-digest info, tips, and advice about nutrition & lifestyle, backed by over 10 years of clinical experience and a healthy sense of humor. Join the weekly conversation! Episodes come out weekly. http://marypurdy.co/marys-nutrition-show/   Subscribe & Review on iTunes/Podcasts App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-nutrition-show/id1245983321   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!   MARY'S NEW BOOK http://marypurdy.co/book   DOWNLOAD MARY'S FREE 2-DAY BODY RESET DOC http://marypurdy.co/2-day-body-reset   MARY PURDY LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/MaryPurdyRD/ https://twitter.com/MaryPurdyHere https://www.youtube.com/MaryPurdy https://MaryPurdy.co   DISCLAIMERS: This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. Please consult your doctor before following any information you hear here. The opinions expressed here are those exclusively of Mary Purdy, the Show's producers, and guests, and do not necessarily represent the views of Arivale, Bastyr, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, or other entities.