PROTEIN

• 🥛 Dairy & Eggs: Milk (preferably low-fat or skim), cheese (like cottage or farmer’s), Greek yogurt, eggs.
  These are high-quality proteins that support thyroid function and balance calcium.
• 🍖 Gelatin & Collagen: Bone broth, gelatin powder, collagen peptides.
  Great for balancing amino acid intake and supporting skin, gut, and joint health.
• 🐟 White Fish & Shellfish: Cod, sole, shrimp, scallops, clams.
  Particularly rich in zinc, copper, selenium.
• 🐄 Ruminant Meats (in moderation): Beef, lamb, bison.
  Best when slow-cooked or eaten with gelatin-rich sides like stews or oxtail. Avoid excess muscle meats without balancing with gelatin or dairy.
• 🍗 Poultry (occasionally): Chicken and turkey, well-cooked and skinless.
  Not metabolically protective; balance with gelatin.

CARBS

• 🍊 Fruits (especially ripe/sweet): Oranges, mangos, cherries, papaya, grapes.
  Fresh-squeezed juice is ideal — especially with a pinch of salt or bit of gelatin.
• 🥭 Dried Fruits (moderation, ideally sulfate-free): Figs, dates, raisins.
  Great for quick energy — just be mindful of purity and additives.
• 🥔 Roots & Tubers: Potatoes (preferably well-cooked), carrots.
  Support metabolism and reduce stress. Avoid raw carrot juice in excess.
• 🍯 Simple Sugars: Honey and white sugar.
  Well-absorbed, useful to stabilize blood sugar and lower stress hormones.
• 🍚 White Rice (well-cooked, in moderation): Best when eaten with saturated fat like butter or coconut oil.
  To improve absorption, pair with salt or broth.

Note: White sugar or fruit sugars can help support metabolism and reduce stress when balanced with nutrient-dense foods.

FATS

• 🥥 Saturated Fats (Highly Protective): Coconut oil, butter (grass-fed), cocoa butter.
  Stable, anti-inflammatory fats that support thyroid and resist pathogens.
• 🧈 Dairy Fats: Cream, cheese fats, ghee.
  Support hormonal health, calcium metabolism, and are easier to digest.
• 🥩 Animal Fats (in Moderation): Beef tallow, lamb fat.
  Best from healthy animals. Pair with gelatin or broth-based meals.
• 🐟 Marine Fats (Occasionally): Shrimp, oysters, anchovies.
  Contain PUFA, but also valuable zinc and copper. Consume in moderation.

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