FOODS THAT HELP YOUR THYROID
An estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease
& more than half our undiagnosed.
- Frequently misunderstood, & too often overlooked & misdiagnosed, thyroid disease affects almost every aspect of health
- Taking care of it with good nutrition is a smart step in the right direction
- Here are some foods for a recommended Thyroid diet for patients, that research has shown
can nurture a healthy thyroid, as well as some ones to avoid
Foods That Help Your Thyroid
COCONUT
- Coconut oil, has been used as a food & medicine since the dawn of history
- Unlike saturated animal fats found in meats & dairy products, coconut butter is a raw
saturated fat containing fatty acids which the body can metabolize efficiently &convert to
energy quickly - Research also shows it helps to regulate thyroid function
KELP & NORI SEAWEED
- Kelp & Nori are stellar, nutrient-dense sea vegetables recommended for thyroid
- Kelp is also known as Laminaria & contains a natural substance that enhances flavor & tenderizes
- Kelp works as a blood purifier
1. Promotes adrenal, pituitary & thyroid health
2. Its natural iodine may help normalize thyroid-related disorders, like overweight & lymph
system congestion
3. Avoid large amounts of Kelp if you have a thyroid problem because Kelp is high in iodine
SALTY SEAFOOD
- Halibut, herring, sardines, mackerel, haddock & anchovies contain omega 3 & iodine
- They are recommended for a thyroid diet
LEAFY GREENS
- Spinach, lettuce & other leafy greens are great sources of magnesium, an all-star mineral
that plays a huge role in your body processes - Fatigue, muscle cramps & changes in your heartbeat could be signs that you're not getting enough
SALT
- Your thyroid needs iodine to work well
- Most people in the U.S. easily get enough of this element from their diet, usually through
fish & dairy products - Make sure you’re using iodized table salt at home- you can tell by looking at the label
- Sea salt & the salt used in packaged or processed foods usually aren’t iodized
NUTS
- Macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts & cashews
are rich in
mono-saturated fats - Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, & pumpkin seeds are excellent sources of iron
- Brazil nuts are also rich in selenium
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
- Zinc (25-50 mg)
- Ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic supplement
- Selenium (300 to 1000 mcg per day (on medical advice only)
- Vitamin B6
- 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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