Thyroid-Friendly Breakfast: Sweet Potato & Turkey Sausage Hash
Ingredients (Serves 2)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled + diced
½ lb nitrate-free turkey sausage (or ground turkey seasoned with sage, garlic, salt)
1 cup spinach or kale
½ small red onion, diced
1 tbsp avocado oil
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp garlic powder
Sea salt + pepper to taste
Why It’s Thyroid-Friendly
Sweet potatoes support stable blood sugar and provide vitamin A for thyroid hormone conversion.
Turkey gives you clean protein to stabilize energy and prevent cortisol spikes.
Turmeric fights inflammation that often worsens thyroid symptoms.
Greens support gut and liver detox pathways—which are key for hormone balance.
Instructions
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add diced sweet potato and cook until slightly softened (about 7–8 minutes).
Add turkey sausage and break it apart as it browns.
Add onion, turmeric, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes.
Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Optional Add-Ons
Top with ½ avocado
Add a fried or poached egg (if tolerated)
Sprinkle with fresh parsley
Berry Almond Chia Protein Bowl
Ingredients
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop protein (collagen or plant-based)
½ cup mixed berries
1 tbsp sliced almonds
Cinnamon
Directions
Mix almond milk, chia seeds, and protein powder in a bowl or jar.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken (or overnight for a grab-and-go breakfast).
Top with berries, almonds, and cinnamon.
Why It’s Thyroid-Friendly
Chia seeds support gut health and hormone balance with fiber + omega-3s.
Berries are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich.
Protein stabilizes energy and prevents cortisol spikes.
Almonds add healthy fats for hormone production.