FOODS THAT HELP YOUR THYROID

List of Foods to Eat for Thyroid Patients

An estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease
& more than half our undiagnosed.

Foods That Help Your Thyroid

COCONUT

KELP & NORI SEAWEED

SALTY SEAFOOD

LEAFY GREENS

SALT

NUTS

  • KALE

    • Could kale, that superstar among superfoods, actually not be quite so awesome?
    • Kale is a mild goitrogen which in rare cases it prevents the thyroid from getting enough iodine
    • However, kale should not be a problem for you unless you get very little iodine in your diet & you’re eating large amounts of kale
    • This is also the case for cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower & brussels sprouts

    SOY

    • In rare cases, some of the chemicals found in soy products like soy milk or edamame could
      hurt the thyroid’s ability to make hormones, but only if you’re not getting enough iodine & you eat large amounts
    • Just like with kale, if your iodine levels are OK, you probably don’t need to worry about eating
      soy
    • If you eat organ meats like kidneys, heart, or liver, you might get a lot of lipoic acid, which is a fatty acid found in these and some other foods
    • You can also buy it as a supplement but if you get too much, it could disrupt the way your thyroid works
    • Lipoic acid could also have an effect on any thyroid medicines you take

     TURKEY

    • Turkey is one of the leanest protein foods & is low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food choice
    • Turkey also contains selenium which has been shown to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune system & aid in the metabolism of our thyroid hormone

    ZINC RICH FOODS

    • Poultry, red meat, pumpkin seeds & sesame seeds all help with your thyroid
    • You should also use garlic, onions & olive oil to cook your food

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    SUPPLEMENTS

    Some supplements that help with the proper functioning of thyroid are

    1. Zinc (25-50 mg)
    2. Ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic supplement
    3. Selenium (300 to 1000 mcg per day (on medical advice only)
    4. Vitamin B6
    5. Rosemary

    If you routinely depend on these supplements for your thyroid condition,
    you might want to switch to online ordering

    • Not only can you potentially save some money, but it’s also much more convenient
    • Why waste time going to the drug store & buying all of these supplements individually when
      you can just order them in bulk online?

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    THYROID MEDICATION & YOUR FOOD

    • The foods you eat can affect your thyroid medicine
    • They can slow down how fast or how well your body absorbs medicine
    • Take medicine on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning
    • Some vitamins & antacids can also prevent your medicine from working
    • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information

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