This delightful and nutritious gluten-free and dairy-free parfait recipe is from The Essential Thyroid Cookbook by Lisa Markey and Jill Grunewald-McLaughlin. Each parfait is packed with nutrients like B6, magnesium, and fiber. These are great for breakfast or as a healthy summer snack, especially on the 4th of July. Ingredients include berries, nuts, dates, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla.

This nutritious, easy to make side dish is perfect for summer celebrations.

If you find yourself craving for something crunchy and cold, but not too sweet or rich the recipe below for Cole slaw could be just what your tummy was calling for. It’s full of fiber, phytonutrients, calcium and protein and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect as a side for grilled burgers, fish and BBQ or a mid-afternoon snack.