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LIVE HEALTHY NOW - Episode 17

Is what you’re eating causing an autoimmune disease?

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The food we eat is like the writer, director, producer and actor to the daily movie of how we feel and function in our lives. 

What we put into our bodies will determine how we go about our lives and how well we are now, and in the future.

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“Even if it’s small amounts, if you are regularly eating that way, it’s potentially going to cause long-lasting damage.”

— Nicola Mercer

“My hormones were crazy because I was eating so much junk stuff and now I’m eating healthier and supporting my gut health I feel so much better.”

—Onelly Hernandez

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In this episode we’re discussing the rise of autoimmune diseases and the impact diet and lifestyle have on the likelihood of you being diagnosed with one.

It is absolutely possible to manage the symptoms and diagnosis of many autoimmune diseases through diet, and today’s guest Onelly Hernandez, is sharing her knowledge and personal journey of being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease and how she is now back to optimal health.

In our conversation we discuss:

  • The risk to our health from eating highly processed and junk food.

  • The rise of lifestyle and diet related disease and illnesses.

  • What an autoimmune disease is and how to spot potential symptoms.

  • Hashimoto’s and using diet to overcome ill health and reverse the symptoms.

  • Advice on what to do if you are experiencing gut and digestion related symptoms.

  • What the Autoimmune Protocol diet is and using it to build a healthier diet.

  • How to support gut health and overall good wellbeing through the foods you eat.

About Onelly:

Onelly Hernandez is a certified holistic nutritionist, and health coach who specialises in helping Latinas with Hashimoto's to manage their symptoms and lose weight. She understands the importance of keeping cultural foods in your diet while managing symptoms and losing weight. 

She is also a Hashimoto's warrior herself and knows first-hand how to overcome the challenges of this autoimmune condition. She is passionate about helping others achieve better health and loves to share her own story of living a healthy life with Hashimoto’s.

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