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Kali

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5. I doubt if there is enough of anything but fat in crisco to influence thyroid function

Sat Mar 22, 2025, 11:15 PM

Mar 2025

but you could try lard. crisco was invented to replace it, after all. I use it for pie crust and it is great but haven't ever used it in cookies (I only use butter, don't care about puffy cookies, just good flavor)

lard can have a slightly wierd smell when baking but it tastes great in pie crust.

might want to discuss further with your doctor - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/expert-answers/hyperthyroidism/faq-20058188

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I can't use Crisco shortening because of soy. My doc says no soy because of my meds for hypothyroidism. [View all] HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 OP

I have a grandchild allergic to soy. I have had good KitFox Mar 2025 #1

That's one of the ones I used, (couldn't remember the names,) but the cookies tasted funny to me. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #6

I have hypothyroidism, too. Taken meds for almost 40 years n did not know about soy.. Deuxcents Mar 2025 #2

I take levothyroxine. I was told no soy, soy lecithin, walnuts and cottonseed oil. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #7

No caffeine and no otc meds..labels advise it, also. Deuxcents Mar 2025 #14

There are great vegan options... buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2025 #3

Thanks, I'll look into this! Not a fan of coconut, but if it doesn't taste like coconut I'll give it a whirl. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #8

I despise coconut... buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2025 #11

I used to love coconut as a child, but can't stand it now, too sweet. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #26

Can you use half butter, half coconut oil? Diamond_Dog Mar 2025 #4

Well, that's the second suggestion for coconut oil, I'll look into trying it. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #9

I doubt if there is enough of anything but fat in crisco to influence thyroid function Kali Mar 2025 #5

I have cholesterol issues, so don't think that lard would work for me. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #10

you sent me off on a search Kali Mar 2025 #12

have you tried ghee? WhiteTara Mar 2025 #13

No, I have not. There is a huge Asian Supermarket about 45 minutes away. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #15

If I am baking, I use lard. marble falls Mar 2025 #16

I used to cook pies with lard, but with my cholesterol problems, and Type II Diabetes, it's not an option anymore. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #17

The problem I have with vegetable o is that they take a poly unsaturated fat and saturate the fat by adding ... marble falls Mar 2025 #18

added: I never realized there was soy oil in Crisco - I always thought it was cotton seed oil. marble falls Mar 2025 #19

Doc said no to either one! Says either one makes the meds less effective. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #22

I won't consume either voluntarily. They both have seriously bad things about them without adding the ... marble falls Mar 2025 #23

You can easily make your own ghee buzzycrumbhunger Mar 2025 #29

Thank you for this! I'll have to try it. You are so kind! HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #30

Sweet Potato/Carrot Fat Substitute for Recipe (food.com) eppur_se_muova Mar 2025 #20

Interesting. It would definitely effect color. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #21

Have you tried Earth Balance soy free sticks? Ziggysmom Mar 2025 #24

I have not! Another item to add to my list to try. HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #25

I'd try discussing it with a different doctor. nilram Mar 2025 #27

Hi! I also have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine. MLAA Mar 2025 #28

try lard. i prefer pork. but its pretty much tasteless + crisps. might need salt. it is better for you. pansypoo53219 Mar 2025 #31

Thanks for your suggestion. Everyone has been so kind! HeartsCanHope Mar 2025 #32