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Calbom’s plan is modeled after the Brits’ successful regimen, serving up watercress soup twice a day—as a meal and again as a snack. To boost thyroid function even more, it also emphasizes nutrient- dense foods linked to good thyroid health (such as selenium-rich mushrooms and vitaminA-rich carrots) and excludes foods that can cause thyroid- suppressing inflammation (like sugar, grains, dairy). You’ll also keep calories above 1,200 per day, since going lower can negatively impact thyroid function. “Our thyroids take so many hits these days—from stress, high blood sugar, even pollution. I wanted to use food to nourish and soothe the gland,” she says. “The happier our thyroids are, the more quickly we hit our happy weights!”

AS OPTION 1 Basic Meal: 6 oz. lean protein, 1-2 servings healthy fat (such as coconut oil, olive oil or avocado) and unlimited nonstarchy vegetables. OPTION 2 Lemon Shrimp: Toss 9 deveined/ peeled shrimp with 1 tsp. seafood seasoning and sauté in 1 Tbs. coconut oil until pink. Stir in 1 tsp. lemon juice, chopped parsley and salt to taste. Serve over steamed cauliflower rice, such as Green Giant brand.

Taco Zoodles: Sauté 6 oz. chicken tenders with 2 tsp. organic taco seasoning in 1 tsp. coconut oil; set aside. In blender, blitz 1/2 avocado and 2 tsp. lemon juice; add water to achieve consistency of pasta sauce. Toss with spiralized zucchini and serve topped with chicken, chopped tomato, onion and/or cilantro.

OPTION 4 Tuna Cakes: Mix 2 cans well-drained tuna, 2 eggs, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 4 Tbs. diced onion, 1 1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning; form 12 patties; bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 350°F for 10 minutes per side. Serves 6. Coleslaw mix tossed with

2 Tbs. olive-oil vinaigrette OPTION 5 Slow-cooker Meatloaf: Mix 2 lbs. ground turkey, 2 eggs, 1/2 diced onion, 2 stalks diced celery, 4 tsp. Italian seasoning, 2 tsp. garlic powder. Form loaf in slow cooker leaving 1" around sides; top with 1/4 cup tomato sauce; cook on low 4-6 hours. Serves 6. Enjoy with broccoli sautéed

in 2 tsp. coconut oil