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Woman eating a salad - Eating Healthy During The Holidays - AMMD™

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Healthy Holiday Eating: Gut-Friendly, AIP Diets

 Temptations are everywhere, especially this time of year. While dinners and holiday parties make this time memorable, they often disrupt the healthy routines you created for yourself. This can make eating healthy during the holidays truly challenging.
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A stack of bacon - Is Keto the Best Diet for Hypothyroidism? - AMMD™
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Healthy Living
Keto Diet For Hypothyroidism

The ketogenic (keto) diet, a low-carb, high-fat plan that promotes ketosis, may help support healthy inflammatory response, potentially benefiting thyroid health in those with hypothyroidism. However, keto can increase cortisol levels, straining the adrenals and worsening hypothyroidism symptoms, especially if adrenal fatigue is present. Managing stress and supporting adrenal function with essential nutrients like iodine, selenium, zinc, and iron is crucial before considering keto. While the diet might work for some, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Consulting a doctor, addressing stress, and monitoring thyroid levels are essential steps to determine if keto is the right choice for managing hypothyroidism.

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Woman smiling - The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women - AMMD™
Gut Health
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The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women
Probiotics can support your health in so many areas, from heart health to mental health, allergies, and eczema. However, there is a wealth of probiotic benefits for women. From vaginal health to weight management and healthy bowel function, probiotics are one of the four essential supplements that I recommend everyone takes daily. I truly do believe the best probiotics for women is either a 30 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) that’s ideal for maintenance or a 100 Billion (CFUs), which is what I recommend for recovery.
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What is a Nightshade Sensitivity or Allergy?
Elimination Diet
Gut Health
What is a Nightshade Sensitivity or Allergy?
  Do you experience bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, or joint pain1 after eating tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers? If so, you could have a nightshade sensitivity. If you’ve already ditched gluten and dairy (the two most inflammatory foods) and are still...
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Why Vegan Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution - AMMD™
Healthy Living
Nutrition
Why Vegan Meat Is a Problem, Not a Solution
Food that is great-tasting, nutrient-dense, and satisfying is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, new alternatives to animal protein are making a big splash on the market, these include vegetarian and vegan meat substitutes, AKA fake meat. 
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