Foreword by Aviva Romm

part 1. Essential thyroid nutrition: About the thyroid ; Why this is not another paleo or AIP cookbook ; Low carb : a disaster for those with Hashimoto's ; Our springboard ; Our methodology ; The nutritional heavy hitters ; The myth of "goitrogens" ; A word about soy ; The autoimmune epidemic -- part 2. The essential thyroid kitchen: Pantry staples and ingredients ; Kitchen tools and gadgets -- part 3. Essential thyroid recipes: Guide to essential thyroid recipes ; Nourishing beverages ; Breakfasts ; Appetizers and snacks ; Condiments, sauces, and seasonings ; Plant-based sides ; Soups and stews ; Salads ; Main dishes ; Sweets and treats -- part 4. Appendixes: Appendix A: The nutritional springboards for this cookbook ; Appendix B: Suggested supplements; Appendix C: The important role of fats in the diet; Appendix D: Eco-label reading guide; Appendix E: Sustainably-sourced seafood; Appendix F: Affordable organic and sustainably-grown food and how to prioritize; Appendix G: Increasing stomach acid (hydrochloric acid challenge)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-351) and index