The Healing Power of Colorful Plant Foods 🌈 | Dr. Deanna Minich on Eating the Rainbow

Can colorful plant foods really boost energy, support thyroid-friendly eating, and make meals more fun? 🌈 Nutrition scientist Dr. Deanna Minich shares how “eating the rainbow” blends science with creativity—especially for those navigating thyroid issues, fatigue, and autoimmunity.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why phytonutrients are more than antioxidants
✔️ How color maps to multi-layered body systems
✔️ Thyroid-specific insights: sea plants, trace minerals, and the endocrine web
✔️ The mindset shift from restriction to creativity (and why it works)
✔️ Practical ways to start today
✔️ How to “uplevel” favorite comfort foods for better nutrition and sustained energy

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Food, Color, and Healing for Thyroid Health
01:03 – Welcome to Thyroid Healthy Bites
02:06 – Guest Introduction: Dr. Deanna Minich
04:10 – Dr. Minich’s Background & Journey in Nutrition
07:28 – The Connection Between Color, Food & Energy
11:42 – Understanding the 7 Systems of Health
15:33 – How Different Colors Affect the Body and Mind
19:45 – Practical Tips for Adding More Color to Your Plate
23:56 – The Role of Phytonutrients in Healing
29:12 – Food Diversity and Gut Health
34:25 – Dr. Minich’s Approach to Functional Nutrition
38:50 – Spirituality, Creativity & Whole-Person Healing
44:18 – Simple Steps to Get Started with Colorful Eating
49:05 – Supporting Thyroid Health Through Food & Lifestyle
53:47 – Final Thoughts from Dr. Minich
55:12 – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

About My Guest:
Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, educator, and author of 7 wellness books and over 50 scientific publications. She is the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health and a functional medicine clinician and educator.

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🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:
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🌐 Website → https://deannaminich.com/

📖 Book: The Rainbow Diet (new full-color edition) → https://amzn.to/488phla

🛒 Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide → https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery

📺 Subscribe to Deanna's YouTube Channel ‪@foodandspirit‬

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