The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss

by Mary J. Shomon

The Thyroid Diet, the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling guide for thyroid patients that revolutionized the conversation about thyroid conditions and weight loss, has been expanded and updated to include the latest medical and nutritional information, reviews of the newest diet programs and up to date recommendations, and more. Now more than ever, The Thyroid Diet Revolution by Mary J. Shomon is an essential purchase for the millions of thyroid disease sufferers who struggle with weight problems.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Food, Diets, Medical

473 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 3, 2012

Reviews

[Maranda Carvell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good basic information on the different thyroid hormones and tests, all the details you don't get from your doctor in your 7 minute visit. However then it takes a huge detour, essentially reviewing every diet that has ever been on the market from Atkins to HGC to Jenny Craig. There is some basic supplement info that you can find loads of other places and no real diet info, and certainly no revolution.

[Jennifer White ManiacMcgee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was a great resource- wealth of information in this book!

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was extremely informative at a time when I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem. I will continue to use it as a resource.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually, this was a re-read. There is definitely some great info & encouragement for a hypothyroid patient like myself.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of info. I wish my doctor would read this book.

[Sussu Leclerc · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I love about this book is the organization and also the fact that the author refers to conventional solutions to thyroid problems as well as alternative solutions. The book focuses on hypothyroidism even if one chapter mentions hyperthyroidism as well. Many women remain undiagnosed for hypothyroidism. The condition can lead to chronic fatigue including loss of sleep and the feeling of never getting enough rest, inflammations especially in the joints and including musles pains, and unexplained weight gain (even on a 1000 calories diet and eating well). The diet plan at the end is not very helpful, but I like the fact that the author mentions alternative fasting which seems to be working for a lot of people due to the fact that it keeps insulin in check. This is a good book and worth reading from cover to cover.

[Kimmie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few great stories from people with thyroid disorders. Some interesting information about thyroid levels and what to say to your doctor. BUT, if you are not dealing with a holistic or natural healing doc, they can only give you advice on practical standard of care. The diet revolution is nothing you haven't read about in almost every other diet book. Eat right and exercise. If low-carb works for you, do it. If low-calorie works for you, do it. Etc....

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're looking for a brief discussion of thyroid function and problems, followed by a LOT of information on how to generally be a healthy person, this book is for you.

But that book is not for me. A lot of the information is what I already know, or what I'm not interested in. To the author's credit, the discussion of various management strategies was fairly objective and well-researched, and I REALLY appreciate the divergence from the "eat less and exercise more" camp!

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some good information about the internal process of the thyroid, but there is also a tone of an overzealous advocate which made me a little skeptical of some of the recommendations and information. I really wasn't interested in this book for weight loss dieting but as a search for a healthy diet for my thyroid, so maybe that affected my take on the book...

[Norma Dunphy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was interesting reading, though a lot of the information in here can be found in a quick Google search, such as the types of foods that should be avoided. In addition to the standard "eat healthy, exercise and drink lots of water", the author suggests several types of supplements. She does recommend checking with a doctor before starting supplements.

[Ashley Holmes]

Great read

This book was a very easy read full of a lot of useful information. I would recommend anyone with thyroid issues to read this book because it gives you information your doctors won't.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information, and worth reading even if you've already read the original edition.

[Shantiii]

4.1

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly good reference book if you're just a newbie to this topic. If you are already working with a nutritionist or integrative medicine doctor you can skim a lot of it.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be great for people new to the journey.

[Lynda Lippin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful book on everything thyroid. A great resource of the best (and worst) foods, supplements, and lifestyle choices. Implementing some of these really helped!

[Ligia Stockwell]

Must have book if you have thyroid disease.