HELP... starting my grocery list.

You might want to get a hard copy of your test results for your own records and review.  Particularly in regard to thyroid testing, many people are told results are normal, but if you're a 2.9 and the range tops out at 3.0, being told you're normal isn't helpful. 

As for making food choices, that's a big topic.  Avoiding processed foods seems to be the one thing everyone can agree on.  One thing I've changed in the last year is buying more organic produce.  Things like carrots and celery are just a little bit more.  Get familiar with the 'dirty dozen.'  Some produce receives and retains more residuals from chemical treatments than others -- green peppers, celery, strawberries, to mention a few.  

I'm so sorry I wasn't more helpful.  I tend to get longwinded and wasn't sure where to start.  Perhaps you could give us an idea of what you're eating now?  Is your family willing to participate in your plans to change? 

Food covers a big range of information, and there's also a lot of disagreements amongst experts.  Some say plant-based only, some say animal sources are necessary.  Then a lot of information out there is just plain propaganda from food industry purposely designed to deceive.  There's a new labelling program with a green checkmark supposedly to help people make better food choices, and then they gave Fruit Loops cereal permission to use that label on their box!  gimme a break. 

You are absolutely right momofboys, it is overwhelming.  It's confusing.  It makes your head spin.  It's hard to know who has honest information and who is bought and paid for to say certain things. Please decide to be determined instead of discouraged.  If you learn a little bit every day, you'll know a lot in just one year.  

I change just a little at a time.  I started with ditching high fructose corn syrup.  I was so thirsty all time through chemo and rads.  I finally started scrutinizing the labels of my beverages (arizona tea drinks and lots of crangrape).  I gave up soda (mostly) decades ago because of all the sugar, never realizing that my other choices had every bit as much sugar.  Just that will keep you busy.  You can get your kids to help read the labels.  

The dirty dozen list refers to produce which retains the highest levels of pesticide residue:
Peach
Apple
Bell pepper
Celery
Nectarine
Strawberries
Cherries
Kale
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Carrot
Pear

Lowest levels of pesticide residue (lowest first)
Onion
Avocado
Sweet corn
Pineapple
Mango
Asparagus
Sweet peas
Kiwi
Cabbage
Eggplant
Papaya
Watermelon
Broccoli
Tomato
Sweet potato

These lists can help you decide when to spring extra bucks on organic.