WEEK 2 - MODULE 30
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Limits of LiabilityDisclaimer of Warranty
The author Brad Shook has made their best effort to produce a high quality and informative
reference The author makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy
applicability fitness or completeness of the contents of this program They accept no liability
of any kind for any losses or damages caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly
from using the information contained in this book This book is not intended for use as a
source of any legal or medical advice The publisher wants to stress that the information
contained herein may be subject to varying international federal state andor local laws or
regulations The purchaser or reader of this publication assumes responsibility for the use of
these materials and information All information is intended for your general knowledge only
and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions You
should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician
before starting a new fitness dietary or supplement regimen
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Week 1 Module 1 ndash Understanding the Problem Module 2 ndash What is Causing Your Thyroid Problems
a Dr Shookrsquos Thyroid Workshop b The Unregulated Supplement Industry c 29 ldquoNon-Thyroidrdquo Labs You Need That No-One Has Ordered d BONUS Reducing Your Toxic Burden
Week 2 Module 3 ndash Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and the Dietary Plan
a Program Overview
b Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and Our Built-in Support System c Positive Goals
d Weekly Dietary Plan Overview (Calendar)
e Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists
f Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List
g Two-week Sample Menu Recipes
h Healing Broth Recipes
i Snack Ideas
j Portion Guide
k Food Quality Guide
l Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
m Recommended Seafood Guide
n Cooking with Fats
Module 4 ndash Planning Organization and Things We Love a Determining Your Schedule b Meal Preparation and Planning
c Essential Components for Eating Healthy Meals
d Kitchen Cooking and Organizational Things We Love
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Week 3
Module 5 ndash Heading Off Common Problems a Withdrawal Symptoms b Dealing with and Preventing Constipation c Before You Eat Prime The Digestive System
Week 4
Module 6 ndash Healing Your Body
a Decreasing Inflammation b Calming Down the Immune System c Supporting Red Blood Cell Health d Balancing Blood Sugar e Healing the Digestive Tract (Leaky Gut) f Supporting Adrenal Health g Other Considerations
Week 5
Module 7 ndash Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep
a Getting Your Body Out of ldquoFight or Flightrdquo Mode b Techniques and Tools to Reduce Stress
Module 8 ndash Exercise and Movement
a The Key is The Right Type of Exercise at The Right Time b Types of Exercise to Consider
Week 6
Module 9 ndash What to Do Next
a Start reintroducing foods into your diet b Continue this program c Begin ldquoThe Hashimotorsquos 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Detoxification Programrdquo d Speed up your results and get help from Dr Shook
Module 10 ndash Advanced Testing Getting to The Cause
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Welcome
In this Module 3 Guide I have provided you with some information to assist you with the dietary and lifestyle changes
that you will be making
Program Overview
Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo ndash page 7
Positive Goals Page ndash page 8
Weekly Dietary Calendar ndash page 9
Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists ndash pages 10 and 11
Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List ndash pages 12 - 15
Two Week Plan Recipes ndash pages 16 - 48
Healing Broth Recipes ndash pages 49 and 50
Snack Ideas ndash page 51
Portion Guide ndash page 52
Food quality guide ndash page 53
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen ndash page 54
Recommended Seafood Guide ndash pages 55 and 56
Cooking with fats ndash page 57
Menu and shopping list are only meant as guides to get you started You can vary your diet greatly within your ldquoDo Eatrdquo
list Many recipe ideas are available online at no charge
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ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
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Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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e2
Limits of LiabilityDisclaimer of Warranty
The author Brad Shook has made their best effort to produce a high quality and informative
reference The author makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy
applicability fitness or completeness of the contents of this program They accept no liability
of any kind for any losses or damages caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly
from using the information contained in this book This book is not intended for use as a
source of any legal or medical advice The publisher wants to stress that the information
contained herein may be subject to varying international federal state andor local laws or
regulations The purchaser or reader of this publication assumes responsibility for the use of
these materials and information All information is intended for your general knowledge only
and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions You
should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician
before starting a new fitness dietary or supplement regimen
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e3
Week 1 Module 1 ndash Understanding the Problem Module 2 ndash What is Causing Your Thyroid Problems
a Dr Shookrsquos Thyroid Workshop b The Unregulated Supplement Industry c 29 ldquoNon-Thyroidrdquo Labs You Need That No-One Has Ordered d BONUS Reducing Your Toxic Burden
Week 2 Module 3 ndash Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and the Dietary Plan
a Program Overview
b Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and Our Built-in Support System c Positive Goals
d Weekly Dietary Plan Overview (Calendar)
e Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists
f Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List
g Two-week Sample Menu Recipes
h Healing Broth Recipes
i Snack Ideas
j Portion Guide
k Food Quality Guide
l Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
m Recommended Seafood Guide
n Cooking with Fats
Module 4 ndash Planning Organization and Things We Love a Determining Your Schedule b Meal Preparation and Planning
c Essential Components for Eating Healthy Meals
d Kitchen Cooking and Organizational Things We Love
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Week 3
Module 5 ndash Heading Off Common Problems a Withdrawal Symptoms b Dealing with and Preventing Constipation c Before You Eat Prime The Digestive System
Week 4
Module 6 ndash Healing Your Body
a Decreasing Inflammation b Calming Down the Immune System c Supporting Red Blood Cell Health d Balancing Blood Sugar e Healing the Digestive Tract (Leaky Gut) f Supporting Adrenal Health g Other Considerations
Week 5
Module 7 ndash Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep
a Getting Your Body Out of ldquoFight or Flightrdquo Mode b Techniques and Tools to Reduce Stress
Module 8 ndash Exercise and Movement
a The Key is The Right Type of Exercise at The Right Time b Types of Exercise to Consider
Week 6
Module 9 ndash What to Do Next
a Start reintroducing foods into your diet b Continue this program c Begin ldquoThe Hashimotorsquos 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Detoxification Programrdquo d Speed up your results and get help from Dr Shook
Module 10 ndash Advanced Testing Getting to The Cause
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Welcome
In this Module 3 Guide I have provided you with some information to assist you with the dietary and lifestyle changes
that you will be making
Program Overview
Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo ndash page 7
Positive Goals Page ndash page 8
Weekly Dietary Calendar ndash page 9
Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists ndash pages 10 and 11
Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List ndash pages 12 - 15
Two Week Plan Recipes ndash pages 16 - 48
Healing Broth Recipes ndash pages 49 and 50
Snack Ideas ndash page 51
Portion Guide ndash page 52
Food quality guide ndash page 53
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen ndash page 54
Recommended Seafood Guide ndash pages 55 and 56
Cooking with fats ndash page 57
Menu and shopping list are only meant as guides to get you started You can vary your diet greatly within your ldquoDo Eatrdquo
list Many recipe ideas are available online at no charge
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e6
ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
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e7
Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
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e8
Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
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e9
Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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e12
Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Week 1 Module 1 ndash Understanding the Problem Module 2 ndash What is Causing Your Thyroid Problems
a Dr Shookrsquos Thyroid Workshop b The Unregulated Supplement Industry c 29 ldquoNon-Thyroidrdquo Labs You Need That No-One Has Ordered d BONUS Reducing Your Toxic Burden
Week 2 Module 3 ndash Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and the Dietary Plan
a Program Overview
b Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo and Our Built-in Support System c Positive Goals
d Weekly Dietary Plan Overview (Calendar)
e Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists
f Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List
g Two-week Sample Menu Recipes
h Healing Broth Recipes
i Snack Ideas
j Portion Guide
k Food Quality Guide
l Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
m Recommended Seafood Guide
n Cooking with Fats
Module 4 ndash Planning Organization and Things We Love a Determining Your Schedule b Meal Preparation and Planning
c Essential Components for Eating Healthy Meals
d Kitchen Cooking and Organizational Things We Love
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Week 3
Module 5 ndash Heading Off Common Problems a Withdrawal Symptoms b Dealing with and Preventing Constipation c Before You Eat Prime The Digestive System
Week 4
Module 6 ndash Healing Your Body
a Decreasing Inflammation b Calming Down the Immune System c Supporting Red Blood Cell Health d Balancing Blood Sugar e Healing the Digestive Tract (Leaky Gut) f Supporting Adrenal Health g Other Considerations
Week 5
Module 7 ndash Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep
a Getting Your Body Out of ldquoFight or Flightrdquo Mode b Techniques and Tools to Reduce Stress
Module 8 ndash Exercise and Movement
a The Key is The Right Type of Exercise at The Right Time b Types of Exercise to Consider
Week 6
Module 9 ndash What to Do Next
a Start reintroducing foods into your diet b Continue this program c Begin ldquoThe Hashimotorsquos 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Detoxification Programrdquo d Speed up your results and get help from Dr Shook
Module 10 ndash Advanced Testing Getting to The Cause
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Welcome
In this Module 3 Guide I have provided you with some information to assist you with the dietary and lifestyle changes
that you will be making
Program Overview
Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo ndash page 7
Positive Goals Page ndash page 8
Weekly Dietary Calendar ndash page 9
Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists ndash pages 10 and 11
Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List ndash pages 12 - 15
Two Week Plan Recipes ndash pages 16 - 48
Healing Broth Recipes ndash pages 49 and 50
Snack Ideas ndash page 51
Portion Guide ndash page 52
Food quality guide ndash page 53
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen ndash page 54
Recommended Seafood Guide ndash pages 55 and 56
Cooking with fats ndash page 57
Menu and shopping list are only meant as guides to get you started You can vary your diet greatly within your ldquoDo Eatrdquo
list Many recipe ideas are available online at no charge
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ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e7
Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
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e9
Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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e25
Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e4
Week 3
Module 5 ndash Heading Off Common Problems a Withdrawal Symptoms b Dealing with and Preventing Constipation c Before You Eat Prime The Digestive System
Week 4
Module 6 ndash Healing Your Body
a Decreasing Inflammation b Calming Down the Immune System c Supporting Red Blood Cell Health d Balancing Blood Sugar e Healing the Digestive Tract (Leaky Gut) f Supporting Adrenal Health g Other Considerations
Week 5
Module 7 ndash Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep
a Getting Your Body Out of ldquoFight or Flightrdquo Mode b Techniques and Tools to Reduce Stress
Module 8 ndash Exercise and Movement
a The Key is The Right Type of Exercise at The Right Time b Types of Exercise to Consider
Week 6
Module 9 ndash What to Do Next
a Start reintroducing foods into your diet b Continue this program c Begin ldquoThe Hashimotorsquos 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Detoxification Programrdquo d Speed up your results and get help from Dr Shook
Module 10 ndash Advanced Testing Getting to The Cause
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Welcome
In this Module 3 Guide I have provided you with some information to assist you with the dietary and lifestyle changes
that you will be making
Program Overview
Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo ndash page 7
Positive Goals Page ndash page 8
Weekly Dietary Calendar ndash page 9
Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists ndash pages 10 and 11
Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List ndash pages 12 - 15
Two Week Plan Recipes ndash pages 16 - 48
Healing Broth Recipes ndash pages 49 and 50
Snack Ideas ndash page 51
Portion Guide ndash page 52
Food quality guide ndash page 53
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen ndash page 54
Recommended Seafood Guide ndash pages 55 and 56
Cooking with fats ndash page 57
Menu and shopping list are only meant as guides to get you started You can vary your diet greatly within your ldquoDo Eatrdquo
list Many recipe ideas are available online at no charge
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ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
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Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Welcome
In this Module 3 Guide I have provided you with some information to assist you with the dietary and lifestyle changes
that you will be making
Program Overview
Finding Your ldquoWhyrdquo ndash page 7
Positive Goals Page ndash page 8
Weekly Dietary Calendar ndash page 9
Foods to Eat and Avoid Lists ndash pages 10 and 11
Two-week Sample Menu and Shopping List ndash pages 12 - 15
Two Week Plan Recipes ndash pages 16 - 48
Healing Broth Recipes ndash pages 49 and 50
Snack Ideas ndash page 51
Portion Guide ndash page 52
Food quality guide ndash page 53
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen ndash page 54
Recommended Seafood Guide ndash pages 55 and 56
Cooking with fats ndash page 57
Menu and shopping list are only meant as guides to get you started You can vary your diet greatly within your ldquoDo Eatrdquo
list Many recipe ideas are available online at no charge
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ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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e14
Sample Shopping List Week One
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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e20
Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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ldquoJust when the caterpillar thought the world was
over it became a butterflyhelliprdquo ndash Proverb
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e7
Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e7
Hi there and welcome to the 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program dietary guide
This is Module 3 which is loaded with great information
This week is where you start getting organized and you do that through planning I call it
architecting your lifestyle or designing your lifestylehellip you get the idea we are going to
determine exactly ldquowhatrdquo you are going to do and ldquohowrdquo you are going to do it
But before we get into ldquohowrdquo and ldquowhatrdquo you need to do letrsquos cover the most important
aspect of improving your healthhellip
You must first determine ldquoWhyrdquo you want your health back
Forget the ldquoHowrdquo if your ldquoWhyrdquo is big enough
you will figure out the ldquoHowrdquo
FACT The people that have been the most successful improving their health have emotional
goals and a good support system
If you are married or have a significant other let me share some insight with youhellip
I have been able to determine outcomes for most of my patients and clients on the first
appointment by observing their significant other (if they come with them) When the
significant other is supportive and actually cares that person has a great chance of getting
betterhellip but when they are closed off and either donrsquot care or donrsquot believe that their (letrsquos
say wife) REALLY is sick their poisonous attitude and unwillingness to listen and be
supportive (especially with dietary and lifestyle changes) will 100 sabotage their success
If you are not married or donrsquot have a significant other then having a support system can be
very helpful This is why we have Secret Facebook Groups for ourrdquo ldquoHashimotorsquos
Transformationrdquo and ldquoHashimotorsquos Detoxificationrdquo programs These groups are NOT the
ldquoGreater Hickory Thyroid Support Grouprdquo but rather secret groups (different from private
groups these canrsquot be seen at all unless you are added to them) and are just for people going
through or that have gone through these programs The good news is that no matter what
your support system is like we have created one for you
HERE IS A GREAT JOURNAL I PERSONALLY USE Gratitude Journal (The Five Minute Journal httpbitly1SYxVGt)
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e9
Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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e18
Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Weekly Dietary Overview Guide
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e10
Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
The 6 Week Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Notes
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Foods to Avoid on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Sugars including
agave candy chocolate corn syrup fructose high fructose corn syrup honey maple syrup molasses sucrose
High Glycemic Fruits including
bananas canned fruits dried fruits mango pineapple raisins watermelon and melons of all kinds
ALL Grains including amaranth barley buckwheat bulgur corn couscous kamut millet oats quinoa rice (all kinds) rye spelt wheat amp wheat germ
ALL Nuts and seed including
almonds peanuts sunflower seeds sesame seeds
Gluten-containing compounds including
barbecue sauce binders bouillon brewerrsquos yeast
cold cuts condiments (safe only if labeled as gluten-free)
emulsifiers fillers gums hot dogs hydrolyzed plant and vegetable
protein ketchup soy sauce lunch meats malt and malt flavoring malt
vinegar matzo modified food starch monosodium glutamate
nondairy creamer processed salad dressings seitan some spice mixtures stabilizers teriyaki sauce textured vegetable protein
ALL Eggs All Milk amp Dairy products including
butter ALL cheeses cowrsquos milk cream frozen desserts goatrsquos milk margarine mayonnaise sheeprsquos milk whey yogurt
Soy including edamame miso soy milk soy protein soy flour soy sauce tempeh tofu NOTE soy lecithin is allowed
Fungi edible fungi and all mushrooms
Alcohol all alcohol
All Beans and Legumes including black beans lentils peanuts peas pinto beans soybeans
Nightshade foods including
eggplant paprika peppers of all kinds (even in salsas tabasco) potatoes (not sweet potatoes or yams) tomatoes amp tomatillos
Other canned foods coffee processed foods artificial sweeteners (splenda equal
NutraSweet)
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Foods to Eat on the Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
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e11
Most organic vegetables including
anise artichoke asparagus avocado beets bok choy broccoli cabbage (all kinds) carrot cauliflower celery chives cucumber garlic kale kohlrabi leeks lettuces (all kinds) mustard greens collard greens onions parsley radish rhubarb shallots spinach squash (all kinds) sweet potatoes water chestnuts watercress yams zucchini
Fermented foods
Kombucha tea Pickled ginger Sauerkraut -- ldquoBubbiersquosrdquo is the best Live Culture pickles Coconut Kefir
Low Glycemic organic fruits
apples apricots avocados berries cherries grapefruit grapes lemons
oranges pears plums coconut kiwi
Meats including
beef and pork chicken fish -- Fish should be ocean-caught (not farmed)
with a low mercury content See the seafood buy guide further down
shrimp lamb turkey Choose hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken
turkey and lamb Choose beef amp pork that is grass-fed hormone-
free and antibiotic-free
Coconut including
coconut butter coconut cream coconut milk coconut oil unsweetened coconut flakes
Noodles
brown shirataki yam noodles
Herbs and spices including
basil black pepper cilantro coriander cumin ginger lemongrass mint parsley sage non-iodized sea salt
Herbal teas - herbal teas without any caffeine or licorice such as
chamomile peppermint rooibos
Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggrsquos is good
Olive oil amp Olives
Adapted from Dr Datis Kharazzian
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Sample Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Kale Chips
Lemon Chicken Soup Rosemary Apple and Yam
Monday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Lemon Chicken Soup
Carrot Slices Rosemary Apple and Yam Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Tuesday Lemon and Thyme Salmon Apple
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Berry Mint Salad Chicken Salad Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Wednesday Breakfast Turkey Patties
Blueberries
Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Cilantro Lime Chicken Cilantro Lime Cauliflower ldquoRicerdquo
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate- Free Bacon
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Friday Lemon Thyme Salmon Apple
Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Kale Chips Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Saturday Breakfast Turkey Patties Strawberries
Summer Vegetable Sauteacute Chicken Salad
Berry Mint Salad Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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e15
Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner
Sunday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Roasted Carrot Fries Sweet Potato Salad
Kale Chips
Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Monday Stuffed Acorn Squash Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Roasted Carrot Fries Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Nitrate Free Bacon
Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Kale Chips
Sweet Potato Salad
Wednesday Lemon Garlic Salmon
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Thursday Squash Apple Breakfast Mash Nitrate Free Bacon
Orange Rosemary Chicken Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil
Friday Stuffed Acorn Squash Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Kale Chips Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Saturday Lemon Garlic Salmon Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash with Herbs Capers Kalamata Olives and Lemon
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Sample Shopping List Week One
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Sample Shopping List Week Two
Great item to buy in larger size since you will want this in your pantry for future recipes You may find buying larger sizes at stores like Samrsquos Club or Costco saves money in the long
run
Can also be home made Recipes for each will be included If you purchase your broth make sure you check that the ingredients are safe for your dietary recommendations You can
usually keep homemade broth in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Squash Apple Breakfast Mash
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 cups cooked butternut squash
2 1 cup full fat organic coconut milk
3 18 tsp salt
4 1 tsp cinnamon
5 12 tsp ground ginger
6 frac12 tsp of ground coriander (optional)
7 1 apple finely chopped or grated (peel on)
8 4 Tbsp toasted coconut
Instructions
1 Add to a food processor the apple butternut squash coconut milk salt and spices Blend until smooth about a minute
2 Add to a saucepan and bring to a simmer stirring often Cook for about 10 minutes Serve warm and top with about a tablespoon of
toasted coconut for each serving Will last in fridge for 4 days
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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How to Toast Coconut
Directions
STOVE TOP METHOD
1 Place desired amount of coconut flakes in a large skillet
2 Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the flakes are mostly golden brown
3 If the coconut is sweetened it tends to brown faster so it will take less time
OVEN METHOD
1 Preheat oven to 325degF
2 Spread coconut flakes on a baking sheet in a thin layer and bake in preheated oven The flakes will toast very quickly and wont take
more than 5-10 minutes
3 After a few minutes stir the coconut to help ensure even color Remember sweetened flakes will take less time because sugar speeds the
toasting process
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Ingredients
Half of a large cauliflower 2 teaspoons of Turmeric 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 Pull off florets from the cauliflower 3 Combine the cauliflower florets with the Turmeric salt and Coconut oil 4 Place in baking dish 5 Bake for 75 minutes
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Thai Coconut Lime Steak
Ingredients
frac12 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 pound beef skirt steak preferably grass fed cut into 4- 5 inch lengths
frac12 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Instructions
1 Hand mix coconut milk lime zest lime juice coconut aminos and ginger in a small bowl Place skirt steak in a baking dish
or mixing bowl Pour marinade over the steak Cover dish Refrigerate the steak 4 to 12 hours
2 Preheat grill to high heat
3 Drain steak and discard marinade Pat steaks dry and sprinkle with salt Oil grill rack and immediately place steaks on the
grill Cook 2 minutes and turn a quarter turn to create hash mark Continue cooking 30 to 90 seconds more on first side
Flip steaks over and continue cooking 2 frac12 to 5 minutes on the second side to desired doneness 5 to 8 minutes total
depending on thickness of the steaks
4 Let steaks rest on carving board at least 4 minutes before cutting lengthwise across the grain
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Kale Chips
Ingredients
1 Bunch of Kale
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 Tsp Salt
Directions
1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Line a non- insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper
2 With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces Wash and thoroughly
dry kale with a salad spinner Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt 10 to 15 minutes
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Lemon Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1 4 cups of cooked shredded chicken
2 6 cups bone broth
3 1 bunch of kale
4 3 lemons
5 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
6 1 cup onions
7 12 cup olive oil
8 Salt to taste
Instructions
1 Wash kale and working in two batches stack the kale leaves and slice in 12 inch strips Set aside
2 Add 2 cups of stock the chopped onion and olive oil to blender Blend for a minute or two or until it is completely smooth
3 Add that to the crock pot and add the remaining 4 cups of broth kale shredded chicken zest of all three lemons and the 2 tlbs of
fresh lemon juice Add a pinch of salt
4 Let cook for 6 hours on low crock pot setting stirring once or twice
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Rosemary Apple and Yam
Serves 5-7
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes or yams cubed
3 pink lady apples seeded and cubed
frac14 cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2 Cut yams and apples into cubes and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet
3 Pour coconut oil over the yams and apples along with rosemary and salt Toss with hands to fully coat
Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until yams are soft and cooked through
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Breakfast Turkey Patties
Ingredients
1 1 pound ground turkey
2 1 heaping Tbls fresh tarragon chopped
3 frac12 onion finely chopped
4 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 2 tsp coconut aminos
6 pinch salt
Instructions
1 In a bowl mix all the ingredients
2 Form into 3 inch sized flat patties and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet
3 Cook in a 350 degree oven until turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees (about 20-25 minutes) When they reach 170
degrees (use oven thermometer) take them out
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 head roasted garlic 2 cups of artichoke hearts 1 tsp coarse grain sea salt (12 tsp for fine grain salt) 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (folded and packed) frac14 cup Coconut Oil melted (or Avocado Oil) 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts a few handful of organic baby spinach additional pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1 If you are going to use bamboo skewers to secure the chicken soak them in room temperature water while the recipe is prepared They will catch on fire on the grill if they arent fully soaked
2 Add the cloves from a heads worth of roasted garlic along with the artichoke hearts sea salt and flat-leaf parsley into a food processor
3 Pulse a couple times to break down the ingredients stream in the melted coconut oil while pureeing the mixture 4 Butterfly six boneless skinless chicken breasts 5 Scoop equal amounts of the artichoke mixture and spread into the pocket on the butterflied chicken breast Top the mixture with
a small handful of raw baby spinach 6 Carefully fold the chicken breast back together and secure the open side with the soaked bamboo skewers 7 Add a sprinkle of additional sea salt to the top of the chicken 8 Preheat the grill to medium-high or about 400degF then place the chicken down in a single layer 9 Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes 10 Serve warm with additional chopped flat-leaf parsley if desired
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Lemon and Thyme Salmon
Ingredients
1 32 oz piece of salmon
2 1 lemon sliced thin
3 1 tbsp capers
4 Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1 tbsp fresh thyme
6 Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet Season salmon
with salt and pepper Arrange capers on the salmon and top with sliced lemon and thyme
2 Place baking sheet in a cold oven then turn heat to 400 degrees F Bake for 25 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
1 tbl coconut oil 1frac14 lb cauliflower florets (4 packed cups once riced) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1 cup shredded coconut frac14 cup lime juice (about 2 limes) 4 tsp lime zest (about 2 limes) frac12 cup fresh cilantro minced
Instructions
1 PREP Add the coconut oil to a large pan over low-medium heat While it is warming up use the S blade of your food processor to rice the cauliflower by pulsing the florets into rice-sized pieces You will need to do this in at least 2 batches so that you dont get mush at the bottom of your bowl
2 FRY Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir through to coat with the coconut oil Cook for about 5 minutes to get rid of some of the excess moisture in the cauliflower
3 SIMMER Stir in both the coconut milk and shredded coconut Add about three quarters of the lime juice Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down slightly so that the pan doesnt come to a boil Simmer until tender and the liquid has been absorbed about 10 minutes
4 SEASON Pour in the last of the lime juice along with the lime zest and fresh cilantro Season to taste with salt Stir through and cook until the lime juice has been absorbed
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Ingredients
6-7 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup melted coconut oil (or Avocado oil) plus 3 tablespoons 3 pounds skirt steak
Preparation
In a food processor pulse the garlic until minced Set aside 1 teaspoon
To the garlic remaining in the processor add the parsley cilantro 1 teaspoon of the salt and a few grinds of pepper
Pulse until chopped With the motor running add the lemon juice then 1 cup of the oil in a steady stream
Pour into a bowl Cover and refrigerate
Cut the steak into 1-inch strips
Place in a plastic bag with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil the remaining salt the reserved minced garlic and a grind of pepper
Seal and refrigerate 1 hour
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes
Heat broiler
Thread the meat on the skewers
Broil for 2 to 3 minutes per side
Serve at room temperature with the sauce
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Berry and Mint Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 2 Cups Strawberries chopped
2 1 Cup Blueberries or Raspberries
3 2 Cups Cucumber chopped and skinned
4 frac12 Cup Kale sliced into thin ribbons
5 12 Cup Fresh Mint
6 2 Tbsp EV Olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1 Skin and chop cucumbers Chop berries kale and mint Add everything to a bowl and toss before serving
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Chicken Salad Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
1 3 cups shredded chicken
2 2 cups diced apples
3 6 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
4 12 cup packed mint torn into pieces
5 5 pieces Nitrate- Free crispy bacon chopped
6 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 pinch salt
8 1 tbls lemon juice
9 12 avocado
10 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
1 Shred chicken
2 Slice core out of apples and dice apples into 12 inch sized pieces
3 Slice cabbage in half and cut away white core Cut in half again and very thinly slice cabbage
4 Trim stems off of mint and finely shred leaves with your hands
5 Bake bacon in oven on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees until crispy You will need a cookie sheet that has a rim around the whole thing
so the bacon grease wont drip
6 For Dressing Add avocado olive oil pinch salt lemon juice and zest Blend until smooth about 1 minute in blender
7 In a big bowl add cabbage mint apple and bacon chicken Toss well Then add all of dressing and toss again
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
1 lb (about 4 cups) thin sliced Zucchini frac14 tsp salt frac14 tsp pepper frac12 tsp melted coconut oil or Avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 250 degNote 2 In a medium bowl whisk salt pepper vinegar and oil 3 Add medium to thinly sliced zucchini (thinly sliced will cook faster and be crispier) 4 Toss with the ldquodressingrdquo to coat 5 Put in oven for 35-45 minutes
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ingredients
2 small limes
14 cup chopped cilantro
12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Juice the limes into a 6 quart slow cooker Add 14 cup chopped cilantro 12 tablespoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt
and 12 teaspoon pepper Stir to combine
Add the chicken drumsticks and stir to coat the chicken
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 12 hours without opening the lid during cooking time
Preheat the oven to 500degF Line a cookie sheet with foil and using tongs place the drumsticks on the foil Bake in the oven for
about 10 minutes until nicely browned Turn the drumsticks halfway through baking time Serve with juices from the slow
cooker
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Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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e32
Lemon Ginger Chicken Tagine
Ingredients
1 1 tablespoon butter ghee or coconut oil
2 1 whole (5-pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces
3 1 medium white onion diced
4 2 teaspoons minced garlic
5 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
6 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
7 fine sea salt
8 ground black pepper
9 1 pinch saffron
10 4 cups Chicken Broth
11 2 lemons
12 3 ounces fresh ginger
13 1 recipe Cauliflower Couscous for serving
14 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1 In a large stockpot melt the fat over medium heat Brown the chicken in the fat about 10 minutes
2 Add the onion garlic parsley cilantro a pinch of salt and pepper and the saffron and sauteacute for 5 more minutes until the
onion is translucent
3 Add the chicken broth to the pot and cover until the mixture comes to a boil Remove the lid and simmer for 20 minutes
4 Cut the lemons and ginger into thin slices and add them to the pot Continue to cook for another 20 minutes uncovered
5 Serve over the cauliflower couscous Garnish with the cilantro
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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How to Make Cauliflower Rice or Couscous Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower any size
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional
Salt optional
Instructions
1 Cut the cauliflower into large pieces Cut the head of cauliflower into quarters and then trim out the inner core from each quarter Break
apart the cauliflower into large florets with your hands If the core is tender you can chip it into pieces and add it with the florets
2 Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor Dont fill the food processor more than 34
full if necessary process in two batches
3 Pulse the cauliflower until completely broken down Process the cauliflower in 1-second pulses until it has completely broken down
into couscous-sized granules (Alternatively grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater)
4 Pull out any unprocessed pieces Some florets or large pieces of cauliflower might remain intact Pull these out and set them aside
Transfer the cauliflower couscous to another container and re-process any large pieces
5 Serving raw cauliflower couscous Cauliflower couscous can be used raw tossed like grains into a salad or in a cold side dish
6 Cooking cauliflower couscous Cooking makes the cauliflower more tender and rice-like Warm a tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a
large skillet over medium heat Stir in the couscous and sprinkle with a little salt Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the
couscous is as tender as you like Use or serve immediately or refrigerate the couscous for up to a week
Recipe Notes
Freezing raw cauliflower couscous The couscous can also be sealed in airtight containers or bags and frozen for up to three months
Thaw on the counter for a few minutes before using or cooking
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Kale Apple Salad Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 large bunch kale any kind cut into thin slices zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic smashed and minced sea salt to taste 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking 1 shallot peeled and sliced 4 crisp apples cored and cut into 12 inch slices
Directions
1 Prep the kale set in a large bowl and toss with lemon zest 2 To make the vinaigrette use a fork to whisk the garlic into the lemon juice Add a generous pinch of sea salt Drizzle in 3
tablespoons olive oil whisking until emulsified 3 Drizzle half the dressing over the kale leaves and massage with fingers Set aside while you prep the toppings 4 Set a large cast iron skillet over mediummedium-high heat Add a drizzle of olive oil and the shallots Sauteacute stirring
occasionally until shallots have browned about 10 minutes Meanwhile slice apples toss in the skillet and cook just until apples are warm and have lost their bite 5 ndash 7 minutes Remove shallots and apples from heat
5 Fold the warm apples and shallots into the prepared kale leaves Taste for salt levels and adjust if needed Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Summer Vegetable Sauteacute
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 cup red onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 oz zucchini cut into julienne strips
8 oz yellow squash cut into julienne strips
4 oz (1 medium) carrot cut into julienne strips)
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
2 When hot add the oil onions and garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 to 2 minutes
3 Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining vegetables season with salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute
4 Give it a stir to mix everything around and cook another 1 to 2 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through yet firm Adjust
salt as needed and serve hot
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
1 2 big sweet potatoes
2 12 cup chopped green onions
3 14 cup apple cider vinegar
4 1 tbls bacon fat
5 smoked salt to taste
6 8 oz nitrate- free bacon
Instructions
1 Chop sweet potatoes into one inch sized pieces Bake on parchment lined cookie sheet in oven at 350 until tender (40- 50 minutes)
Toss with spoon while cooking a few times
2 Bake bacon in oven also on a cookie sheet Place in oven for about 40 minutes on 350 until brown and crispy
3 In saucepan add vinegar and bacon fat Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes
4 Chop bacon into tiny pieces Set aside Trim off bottoms of green onions and chop into thin slices Measure out 12 cup and set
aside
5 In a bowl add cooked sweet potatoes chopped bacon and green onions Pull vinegarbacon fat off of heat and carefully pour over
sweet potato mixture Add a few pinches of smoked salt Mix gently with spoon to incorporate the sauce into the salad
6 Serve immediately
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Roasted Carrot Fries
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh organic washed and cut into fries 14 cup coconut oil fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1 Heat your oven to 350 You could also do this on the grill 2 Wash your carrots I usually donrsquot peel them I just scrub them with my veggie brush Cut them into fry-like strips 3 Toss your carrots in a large bowl with the coconut oil until the carrots are all coated with the oil 4 Spread the carrots on a sheet pan Pour any excess coconut oil over them 5 Generously coat with the sea salt and pepper 6 Roast in the oven for 45 minutes without opening the door Then open and stir the carrots (see note) 7 Cook for another 30 minutes or until the carrots are soft brown and some of the smaller ones are crispy 8 Remove from the heat and serve
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Crockpot Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Ingredients
2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes Sea salt + cracked black pepper 2 cloves garlic finely minced frac12 cup chopped red onion 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce or homemade pureacuteed apples 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon cumin frac12 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
1 Layer the sweet potato chunks and chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 In a small bowl stir together the garlic red onion apple sauce cider vinegar curry powder and ginger 4 Pour the mixture over the chicken and sweet potato chunks 5 Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and sweet potatoes are tender 6 Serve alone or over rice
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash
1 lb ground beef
1 onion
1 apple any variety
6 slices bacon
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp black pepper
frac12 tsp cinnamon
frac12 tsp sea salt
frac14 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 375ordmF (185ordmC) Line a baking sheet or dish with foil or parchment paper 2 Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds out Place on the baking sheet and roast until the flesh is tender approximately 45 minutes 3 Remove and allow to cool to the touch 4 While the squash is baking prepare the stuffing 5 Dice the apple and onion into medium-sized pieces 6 Slice the bacon into pieces 7 In a large skillet over medium heat brown the bacon Add the onion and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and translucent Add the apples
and cook for another 5-10 minutes Remove the bacon onion apple mixture to a large bowl 8 In the same skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef 9 Add all spices and herbs rosemary thyme fennel seeds sage pepper cinnamon salt and nutmeg Pour the ground beef into the same large
bowl Stir to combine 10 When the squash is cool to the touch use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh and mix into the beef 11 Use a spoon to fill the squash boats with the beef mixture 12 Return the squash to the oven and bake another 15 minutes at 375ordmF (185ordmC) until everything is heated through
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
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Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Lemon Basil Grilled Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 4 thick-cut boneless pork loin chops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 1 cup fresh basil leaves minced
4 3 tablespoons minced garlic
5 3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 1 teaspoon sea salt
7 34 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1 Add olive oil basil garlic lemon juice salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well
2 Spread both sides of the pork chops with the mixture and let the chops set for about 20 minutes
3 Grill chops over direct heat for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
degrees
4 Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
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Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
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Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
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Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
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Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
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Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
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Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e41
Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Ingredients
1 (approx 2lb) head of organic green cabbage cut into 1 thick slices 15 tablespoons olive oil 2 to 3 large garlic cloves smashed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper Coconut Oil
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F and cover cookie sheet with Coconut Oil Pull outer leaf off cabbage (its usually dirty and nasty
looking) cut cabbage from top to bottom (bottom being root) into 1 thick slices
2 Rub both sides of cabbage with smashed garlic
3 Use a pastry brush to evenly spread the olive oil over both sides of the cabbage slices
4 Finally sprinkle each side with a bit of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 Roast on the middle rack for 30 minutes Carefully flip the cabbage steaks and roast for an additional 30 minutes until
edges are brown and crispy Serve hot
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e42
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e43
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e44
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e45
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e42
Lemon Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
3 oz Butter 1 t Coarse Salt Zest of 1 Lemon 1 T fresh Parsley chopped 1 t fresh Dill chopped 1 Garlic Clove minced Dash of White Pepper 4 Salmon Fillets about 4-5 oz each
Instructions
1 Place all ingredients except for salmon in a small bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-45 seconds 2 Stir until combined 3 Place the salmon fillets on a parchment lined baking sheet 4 Using a pastry brush coat the salmon with the lemon herb butter evenly spreading it over the tops of each fillet 5 Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees on the top or second to top rack for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and
flakes easily with a fork 6 Alternately the fish can be broiled on mediumhigh on the second to top rack for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through This method
will give you a bit crunchier caramelized crust
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e43
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e44
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e45
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
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e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
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e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
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e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
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e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e43
Grilled Sausage and Summer Squash
Ingredients
1 12 lbs zucchini andor yellow summer squash cut into same size pieces
2 T + 2 tsp olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 lb turkey chicken or pork Italian sausage
2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
3-4 Tbsp chopped parsley
13 cup pitted Kalamata olives cut in half
1 Tbsp capers
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions 1 Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat If using a grill pan to cook the squash let it pre- heat on the grill
2 Wash squash cut off stem and flower ends then cut squash into same-size pieces I cut the squash into 1 inch thick slices and
then cut the bigger slices in half Put squash into a small bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil plus a generous amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper If youre using low- fat turkey or chicken sausages place them in a flat bowl and brush with the 2 tsp olive oil
3 Cook sausage and squash for 15-20 minutes or until squash is tender-crisp and sausage is lightly browned firm and cooked
through
4 While squash and sausage cook wash dry and chop mint and parsley Drain Kalamata olives and cut in half Put chopped herbs olives and capers into a bowl large enough to hold all the squash and sausages
5 When sausage is done take it off the grill and cut into 1 inch slices Put sliced sausage and cooked squash into the bowl with the chopped herbs olives and capers and toss
6 Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper and squeeze lemon juice over then toss again Serve hot
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e44
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e45
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
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e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
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e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
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e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e44
Orange Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
6 whole chicken legs approximately 35 lbs
2 large oranges
2 tsp garlic powder
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary leaves removed from stems and chopped finely
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 400F 2 Zest the orange and set aside the fruit Add the orange zest dried garlic and fresh rosemary to a small bowl and mix together Set aside while
you prepare the chicken 3 Lay the chicken legs out on a lined baking tray Separate the skin from the meat while still leaving it attached at the base of the drumstick 4 Divide the orange zest mixture evenly between the chicken legs pressing it against the meat gently Slide the chicken skin back over the meat
and add salt and pepper to taste 5 Use a serrated knife to cut away the remaining orange skin or pith Slice the oranges in half then each half into 8 half-moon shapes Arrange
the oranges around the chicken legs 6 Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through to at least 155F and the edges of the orange slices are beginning to caramelize about 35
minutes 7 Rest for 10 minutes before serving
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e45
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
Pag
e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e45
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash
Ingredients
2 12 squash 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 4 pieces of bacon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 450degF and arrange a rack in the upper third In a large bowl toss 12 ounces of peeled seeded large-dice
squash (about 2 12 squash) with 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste
until evenly combined Slice 4 (1-ounce) pieces of bacon in half lengthwise Place the bacon strips on a flat surface and roll
a piece of squash in each strip until the bacon is wrapped around the squash like a belt (you want it to overlap slightly)
Cut the bacon place the squash bite seam side down on a baking sheet and repeat to wrap all of the squash (you should
have about 40 bites) Roast until the squash is knife tender and the bacon is crisped about 15 to 20 minutes
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
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e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e46
Baked Salmon with Rosemary Garlic and Olive Oil Ingredients 12 Oz Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
1 lemon halved crosswise
1 Tbsp 100 Pure Olive Oil
2 Tbsp bunched rosemary leaves Chopped
1 Tbsp Peeled Garlic minced
12 Tsp Kosher Salt
12 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1 Heat oven to 425degF 2 Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray 3 Place salmon on baking sheet skin-side down 4 Squeeze one lemon half for 2 to 3 teaspoons juice Cut remaining half into very thin slices set aside 5 Combine juice with oil rosemary garlic salt and pepper spread over top of salmon 6 Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until color turns from translucent to opaque Do not over-cook 7 Top with lemon slices and serve immediately
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
Pag
e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e47
Saffron Chicken with Orange Reduction
Ingredients 11 lbs 500gm bone-in skin off chicken thighs 1 medium onion sliced into half- moons 12 Tbsp Coconut Oil frac12 tsp ground saffron Juice of 2 large oranges 1 cup240 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade) Sea salt (to taste) Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions 1 Add the ground saffron to frac14 cup (60ml) of just boiled water to make saffron tea stir and set aside 2 Add the chicken broth plus the orange juice to a medium saucepan 3 Reduce the liquid stirring frequently until it reduces down to about ⅓12 cup (80ml) 4 Remove from the heat cover and set aside 5 Heat a large skillet (one big enough to hold all your chicken thighs) on medium heat and add in 1 Tbsp of ghee 6 Add in the onion and sauteacute until softened and golden in color 7 Remove the onions to a separate plate 8 Season both sides of each piece of chicken thigh with sea salt + black pepper 9 Add in another 1 Tbsp of ghee into the skillet if necessary 10 Add in the chicken thighs and cook for about 67 minutes per side 11 Once the chicken pieces are fried on both sides sprinkle over the onions 12 Pour over the saffron tea 13 Rinse any leftover saffron with another frac14 cup water and pour that over the chicken 14 Pour the orange reduction over as well and stir to mix carefully 15 Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat down to a simmer 16 Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through 17 Serve the chicken as you like with a sprinkling of fresh parsley to garnish
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
Pag
e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Two Week Meal Plan and Shopping List
Pag
e48
Bacon Wrapped Pears
Ingredients
2 Pears skin on quartered
8 slices of bacon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400deg Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
Wrap each quarter with a slice of bacon and place on the baking sheet
Bone Broth
Pag
e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Bone Broth
Pag
e49
Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth
Ingredients
2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 medium onion chopped medium 7 garlic cloves smashed 35 lb of beef bones 2 bay leaves Kosher salt 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar water
Instructions
1 Dump the vegetables in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cookerhellip 2 Drop in the beef boneshellip 3 Add the bay leaves sprinkle on a wee bit of salt drizzle the vinegar on the bones 4 Add enough water to cover everything 5 Program the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-10 hours 6 When itrsquos ready pour the broth through a strainer and discard the solids 7 You can ladle out some to drink now or store the liquid in a large Corning Ware or glass container for later
Scrape off fat as needed
The broth will keep in the fridge for a few days and in the freezer for several months
When yoursquore ready for a steaming cup of the stuff just scoop the meaty Jell-O into a small saucepan and bring to a boil
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Bone Broth
Pag
e50
Chicken Stock (Bone Broth)
COOK TIME 14 hours 30 minutes mins TOTAL TIME 34 mins
Ingredients
12 cups filtered water 3 pounds bone-in chicken parts and gizzards 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 yellow onion peeled and quartered 3 large carrots cut into large dice 4 cloves garlic smashed 2 stalks celery with leaves 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sea salt 12 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
1 Place the water and chicken parts in a slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours Skim off any foam from the surface and remove the chicken Shred the meat off the bones and set the meat aside Return the bones to the pot
2 Reduce slow cooker to low Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley to the pot and cook on low for 12 hours or on high for 6 hours Turn off the pot skim the fat off the top stir in the parsley and cover for 30 minutes
3 Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth Store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use Scoop off any solidified fat before using
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Snack Ideas
Pag
e51
Snack Ideas
Fresh Fruit
Fruit Salad
Smoked salmon
Beef Jerky Buffalo Jerky
Cold left- over meat
Kale chips
Zucchini Chips
Sweet potato chips
Olives
Smoothie with berries pea protein powder and coconut milk
Fruit with coconut milk Creamed Coconut andor shredded coconut (good with spices added eg mint coriander ginger or
cinnamon)
Homemade pork rinds
Homemade Sweet potato fries
Bacon Wrapped Squash (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Cucumbers or Carrots (or vegetable of choice) dipped in Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
(1 can of coconut milk 2 ripe avocados handful fresh cilantro juice of 1 lime 1 small shallot Puree all ingredients)
Meatballs
Sardines
Sweet Potato Kale Bites (recipe attached)
Bacon Wrapped Pears (recipe attached)
Cinnamon Carrot Fries (recipe attached)
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Pag
e52
Visual Aid for Proportions and Portion Sizes
The Hashimotorsquos Transformation Program
Approved Veggies and Approved Complex Carbs
Meats and Oils Approved Fruits
H 2 O
Approximately eight 8oz servings (+-) in addition
to or in combination with coconut milk or non-
caffeinated herbal tea
Herbal Teas
(caffeine-free only)
The proportions on a small plate at each meal should resemble the ldquoplaterdquo below The ldquoplaterdquo
demonstrates the proportion percentages you should strive to meet throughout each day
3 meals and 3 snacks per day
Serving Size of meat =
Oil
= 1 serving size of oil = 1
Tablespoon
3 oz =
(see complete list on ldquoFoods to Eatrdquo list)
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Pag
e53
Food Quality Guide
Food quality is important This guide will educate you about the best quality foods you can buy
However just making the dietary changes will be a huge step toward good health Donrsquot allow labels to
overwhelm you Do whatever you can within your means This information is to help you understand
some of those labels and make the best choices you can
Your health will benefit if you avoid the following
Added Nitrates
Added Phosphates
Non-Organically grown foods
Meat from animals treated by antibiotics or growth hormones (rBGH free rBST free)
Fish high in mercury
Absolutely avoid
Artificial Food Coloring
MSG
Artificial Sweeteners
Foods on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
Labels to look for
Pasture-raised
Free range
Cage free and free range
USDA organic
Labels to be aware of
Cage free (only)
o Means animals are uncaged inside a building but there is not usually access to the
outdoors
Natural
o Means minimally processed Technically all meat is minimally processed This is different
than ldquoNaturally Raisedrdquo which indicated that no growth promoters or unnecessary
antibiotics were used
No Added Hormones
o It is against Federal law to use hormones in poultry and pork so if this in on your
package of chicken it was likely used for marketing purposes
Vegetarian Fed
o Not federally regulated This is often seen on chicken or egg packaging but chickens are
not vegetarians so this just means they are not eating a natural diet
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Pag
e54
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
wwwewgorg
This guide will help you know what is best to buy organic and what is safest to buy non- organic The ldquoDirty Dozenrdquo list contains foods that have been determined to be most affected by pesticide use Itrsquos best if you can buy these organic Go to wwwewgorg to purchase a more extensive list You are welcome to cut out this guide and take it with you when you shop Remember that you still need to avoid foods that are on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list until advised to add them back in
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Pag
e55
Guide to Buying Fish
These are recommendations from wwwewgorg Remember if shellfish is on your ldquoFoods to Avoidrdquo list
you still need to avoid it until you are advised to add in back in
EWGS
BEST BETS
Very High Omega-3s Low Mercury Sustainable
WILD SALMON
SARDINES
MUSSELS
RAINBOW TROUT
ATLANTIC MACKEREL
One or two four-ounce servings a week of these fish have little mercury and optimum levels of omega-3 fatty
acids for pregnant or nursing women and people with heart disease
GOOD CHOICES
High Omega-3s Low Mercury
OYSTERS
ANCHOVIES
POLLOCKIMITATION CRAB
HERRING
These species have favorable concentrations of omega-3 fats One four-ounce serving provides at least 25
percent of the weekly recommended omega-3 consumption A pregnant woman of average weight could eat
three four-ounce servings per week without ingesting too much mercury These species do not necessarily
come from sustainable sources
LOW
MERCURY
But Also Low Omega-3s
SHRIMP
CATFISH
TILAPIA
CLAMS
SCALLOPS
PANGASIUS (BASA SWAI OR TRA)
These varieties can be healthy sources of protein and other nutrients but an adult would have to eat five to 20
four-ounce portions to meet the omega-3 recommendation for pregnant women and people with heart disease
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
Pag
e56
MERCURY
RISKS ADD UP
Pregnant Women And Children Should Limit Or Avoid
CANNED LIGHT AND ALBACORE TUNA
HALIBUT
LOBSTER
MAHI MAHI
SEA BASS
These fish contain too much mercury to be part of the regular diet of pregnant women and children How much
you can safely eat depends on your age weight and health status Use EWGs Seafood Calculator to gauge how
often you can eat them and to find healthier options
AVOID
Mercury Levels Too High To Eat Regularly
SHARK
SWORDFISH
TILEFISH
KING MACKEREL
MARLIN
BLUEFIN AND BIGEYE TUNA STEAKS OR SUSHI
ORANGE ROUGHY
High-mercury seafood should never be eaten by pregnant women and children according to EWGs analysis
and federal government warnings Everyone else should eat these species infrequently or not at all
FDAEPA advisories recommend that pregnant women and children never eat these species
EWG analysis concludes these species are high in mercury
Pag
e57
Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
Pag
e58
The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next
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Cooking with fats
The following is a list of recommended fats to cook with and temperatures they can be safely cooked at
Saturated fat is good These oils are the most stable to cook with The smoking point tells you how hot
you can get the oil without damaging it
Safer For High Heat Cooking
Oil Smoke Point
Coconut unrefined 350deg
Coconut refined 450deg
Lard 375deg
Bacon Fat 375deg
Duck Fat 375deg
Avocado Oil refined 500deg
Avocado Oil unrefined 375deg
Safer For Lower Heat Cooking
Oil
Smoke Point
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 375deg
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The Next Stephellip Now that we have covered the dietary changes the next step is getting organized We are going to review how I schedule and eat and the tools you may want to consider to help make this process easier in Module 4 Go to Module 4 inside the membership area and watch the video next