I'm A Thyroid Expert. Here's What I Eat In A Day

I start every day with the juice of a whole lemon in a glass of warm alkaline water. My friend and super-informed, super-nutritionist Dana James stresses the importance of using a whole lemon, not just a squeeze.

This matcha protein shake is my "power-ade" of sorts. It's just what I need before I get my sweat on with T-Mac's 20-minute power workouts or The Class by Taryn Toomey!

My signature smoothie blends collagen peptides, paleo protein powder, matcha, hemp seeds, probiotics, and Vitamineral Greens powder for the ultimate alkalizing, anti-inflammatory, sugar-free, and sustaining, creamy smoothie.

It's loaded with protein, which is essential pre-workout to build muscle, strengthen tissues, and repair cells and also keeps me sustained and balanced throughout the whole thing so I can give it my all. It also includes my beloved matcha—which revs up my metabolism for the day, provides an amazing amount of antioxidants, which buffer any damage to the cells from free-radicals, and includes l-theanine, a calming amino acid to counterbalance any stress-induced cortisol production that heavy exercise can produce.

I love eggs. They work for me, and they work for my thyroid. I like the energy they provide. and when I nourish my body and feel better, I have more energy and nourishment to give back to my clients, my loved ones, myself, and life.

Organic free-range eggs provide a concentrated source of thyroid-supporting building blocks like protein, cholesterol, and vitamin D. As well as minerals essential for thyroid health including iodine, selenium, and zinc. Eggs helped me get my period back—period. The cholesterol in eggs supports the synthesis of balanced sex hormones, therefore aiding thyroid and reproductive health—but also much more than that, it aided my divine feminine health.

Since I tend to enjoy a late post-workout meal, my biggest meal of the day is around 2 or 3 p.m. I live by the rule of eating only when hungry, and I eat intuitively, listening to when my body needs nourishment and giving it what it needs for clarity, focus, and energy.

I have to admit, living around the corner from one of the coolest and most cutting-edge hot spots in LA means that I most often visit there daily. It also happens to be a grocery store, co-working hub, meeting space, and place to run into handsome, health-conscious men. Yes, one of my meals—and favorite parts of my day—is usually an endeavor to the salad bar at Erewhon Market. It is all organic and has a great selection of different both vegan and non-vegan protein options, salads, greens, condiments, and gluten-free creamy dressings. I think most can agree that the turmeric-tahini dressing is the bomb! I also know that they use the best-quality oils, seasonings, and salt—it really is a lifesaver for busy days!

I like to have a light dinner and eat no later than 7:30 p.m. so my body has plenty of time to digest overnight. I make a big batch of spirulina quinoa to have for several servings throughout the week, which is excellent for on-the-go types like me.

One serving of my spirulina quinoa packs in vitamin C, iron, magnesium, protein, vitamin E, B-complex vitamins, and soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Fennel supports healthy digestion, cucumber provides hydration, coconut is an anti-inflammatory and antifungal, and the goji berries are packed with iron and vitamin C.

In the evening, if I'm home, I usually do a few more hours of email work. To prevent me from being wired-yet-tired and buzzed up before bed, I love to make a creamy turmeric golden mylk adaptogenic tonic. I bring organic hemp milk (organic hemp seeds and water, blended) to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Then, I whisk in cinnamon, turmeric, ashwagandha, chaga powder, schisandra berry powder, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and nutmeg, with a dash of lucuma root powder for sweetness. I add a little coconut oil or ghee, then pour into a mug, sip warm, and climb right into bed.

The adaptogens help your body to do exactly that: adapt! They harmonize the body with its environment by adapting it to stress and change.

The hemp seeds in it add an incredible creaminess and nearly always find their way into my blender. Hemp seeds are one of the highest natural sources of gamma linoleic acid (GLA), a type of super omega-6 fatty acid that has strong anti-inflammatory properties and helps maintain hormonal balance.

I love having an adaptogenic mylk before bedtime—it soothes as I sip to prepare me for slumber and keeps my blood sugars stable so I don't wait up in the middle of the night with a hypoglycemic crash.