- condition called Hashimoto’s. Autoimmune diseases are driven by systemic inflammation. Highly processed foods and refined sugars trigger inflammation in the body, which can cause your immune system to attack your thyroid more aggressively.
- The Fix: Stick to the beautiful, whole, farmhouse-style foods you already love! Your diet of fresh ingredients, slow-cooked meats, and homemade dishes naturally keeps inflammation low.
5. Gluten (For Some People)
(Wheat, barley, rye, standard breads and pastas)
- The Science: There is a well-documented scientific link between Celiac disease (or gluten sensitivity) and autoimmune thyroid disease. The molecular structure of gliadin (the protein in gluten) looks very similar to thyroid tissue. If you have a sensitive gut, your body might attack the gluten and accidentally attack your thyroid, too (a process called molecular mimicry).
- The Fix: You don’t need to go gluten-free unless you feel bad when you eat it. However, if you are experiencing unexplained fatigue,
