Hi all,
Just thought you should all see this study about the success of the AIP diet for Hashimotos if you haven't already.
autoimmunewellness.com/aip-...
I have had people on here tell me previously that no diet will help but this has helped me so much 
It looks hard but I would recommend it everyone that isn't doing it already.
Bit surprised ‘middle aged’ women were 20-45! What are 46 year olds plus? With all the exclusions what is left to eat and drink?
I didn't realise we were considered middle aged in our 20s! You're clearly ready for retirement if you're 46...
I cant comment on the wording of the study in regards to age but there is so much unprocessed food to eat on the diet! Just anything without rubbish in it, its not difficult to follow 😊
Interesting, but I’ve not found any “specific” diet helpful for me.
They all have too many foods that they recommend that I don’t like.
I do force myself to eat fish twice a week now, but it’s cod and lemon sole.
I don’t like salmon, avocado, mushrooms etc which a lot of these diets say are brilliant.
So I’ve made up my own diet from several sources. And obviously I like it, because it’s much of the food I like 😂
But I still go without lots that I do like.
I think if something suits you then that’s brilliant. I hope you continue to improve ☺️
The reason they recommend fish twice a week is for the the omega 3. Lemon sole and Cod aren't very high in omega 3, so you might be better to not force yourself, and take a fish oil supplements instead? The fish is really expensive if you're not getting the benefits of it.
Yes, I understand that. But I eat mainly chicken and feel having the fish is better than too much red meat. (Which I do have, but only once a week).
I occasionally eat mackerel fillets in tomato sauce (tinned). I think they’re pretty good on the omega 3
Thank you for replying 😊
I honestly wouldn't worry too much about having a bit more red meat. The studies that show it's bad for us are skewed, because they lump fillet steaks in the same category as sausages, kebabs and McDonald's burgers. We can't reliably say whether the poor health outcomes are caused by a junk food heavy diet, compared to a non-processed diet.
I'm not saying go daft or anything, just that you don't have to limit yourself as much.
I get my meat from a local butcher and lots is from a local farm.
I’m not worried about eating beef and lamb. (Lamb is my fav).
But too much beef gives me tummy ache. So a couple of times a month suits me.
Over the last 9 years I’ve had lots of migraines so I have got used to eating plain food. Prefer it now.
Now my thyroid levels are more optimal everything is calming down 😁
I’m on the road to recovery. For me, adding a little T3 was the key.
It means everything else slots into place and life is worth living again. ☺️
That's fair enough I'm glad your symptoms are starting to settle now, it makes such a difference!
Sure does. I’d forgotten what it was like.
Sometimes I stand still and enjoy the good feeling of a clear head and no fatigue
Take care ☺️
That's so good to hear you are feeling better! And it is so important to find the diet that is right for you 😊 x
Thank you.
So true.
Let’s hope everyone gets the advice and help they require to feel better.
Unfortunately, we’re all different and the advice can vary dramatically. But there is hope if people are willing to read, learn, listen and try. (I know some have a worse time than others and I really feel for them).
And unfortunately I have to add - not completely trust a GP if you feel he/she is not helping 🙊
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Change of diet helped me loads too!
The doctor was half way through writing my 1st prescription for Levothyroxine, I asked him what could I do to help myself. He stopped typing and he told me what to eat. ‘I can do that,’ I said and he was clearly delighted. I think that I made his day. 😃
Now I don’t ache as much, I can think clearly, I have more energy, am stronger at the gym and can actually put a sentence together. These changes happened within 7 days. I am not medicated. I’m aware that my thyroid could deteriorate more and I may still need medication in the future, but for now I’m doing okay without. I still get bad days if I overdo things with exercise and gardening or cheat on my food.
Thanks for the report abigailfrances, it’s very interesting. Wishing you good health and yummy recipes.
Do you mind telling me what food you now eat? And what you have cut out, please?
Sure, I will PM you.
I'm another big supporter of the AIP diet - it made such a difference for me! I have struggled to reintroduce quite a few foods though, but I'm pretty committed to keeping to a more plant heavy diet, just with the odd portion of legumes, rice and oats...
Hi abigailfrances, I have been on the AIP diet for over a year now (which I have now tweaked and added a few other foods in) and it has helped massively. I am interested to hear about your experience with it? x
I have been on AIP for over a year with very few reintroductions. If I stray from this way of life, my Hashimoto's flares up and so do my aches and pains. I know that nightshades are a no-no for me as are nitrates. I have been gluten-free for 7 years, am lactose intolerant but can tolerate dairy cheese better now. I have tried to remain grain-free because I seem to feel better (less achy, less brain-fog, etc.)
Well , I've been on The AIP diet and my antibodies were down to 18 after 6months and ar now down to 3
So I don't think I've got Hashimoto anymore.
Does this mean I'm cured ? I don't know but I feel so much better.
My memory is back, my mood is amazing and I'm not exhausted all the time
My goitre has gone and I don't fall asleep at 8pm anymore!
Plus it has improved my endometriosis symptoms a great deal
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