Monday, September 5, 2011

Thyroid (underactive) list

So in doing some research here are the foods I should incorporate in my diet to help maintain my thyroid levels, stay health, energized, and support my immune function to keep my body from fighting itself.  Luckily, I have alot of these foods at home already. :)  YAY!  I was slightly on track.  I did learn today that strawberries and peaches aren't something I should be truly eating, or just not everyday, so as of tomorrow, they will not be eaten everyday.  I will do them once this week and next to deplete the supply in the house and then I won't be eating them going forward.


Hypothyroid Diet - Nutrition
A diet for hypothyroidism should include whole foods rich in iodine, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, as well as vitamins B6, C, and E. These nutrients naturally support proper thyroid functions as well as overall good health and vitality.
Iodine (Is a major component of thyroid hormone balance and is antimicrobial)
·         Cow's milk
·         Eggs
·         Salmon
·         Seaweed 
·         Tuna
·         Yogurt
High Polyphenols (Acts as an anti-fungal)
·         Apples
·         Blackberries
·         Blueberries
·         Cooked broccoli (Broccoli in raw form is considered goitrogenic)
·         Cooked cabbage (Cabbage in raw form is considered goitrogenic)
·         Cantaloupe
·         Celery
·         Cherries
·         Cranberries
·         Eggplant
·         Extra virgin olive oil
·         Grapes
·         Green tea
·         Legumes
·         Onions
·         Parsley
·         Pears
·         Plums
·         Raspberries
Niacin (Is required for normal manufacture of thyroid hormone)
·         Brown rice
·         Chicken
·         Lamb
·         Pomegranates
·         Tuna
·         Turkey
Riboflavin (Vitamin b2) (Is essential for normal manufacture of thyroid hormone)
·         Avocados
·         Clams
·         Duck
·         Fresh pork
·         Lamb
·         Milk
·         Mushrooms
·         Yogurt
Selenium (Helps to convert T-4 to T-3)
·         Brazil nuts
·         Cod
·         Crimini mushrooms
·         Eggs
·         Garlic
·         Halibut
·         Salmon
·         Shrimp
·         Snapper
·         Sunflower seeds
·         Tuna
·         Turkey
Vitamin B6 (Is required for normal manufacture of thyroid hormone)
·         Avocados
·         Bananas
·         Barley
·         Bok Choy
·         Brown rice
·         Chicken
·         Chickpeas
·         Fresh pork
·         Mangoes
·         Potatoes
·         Salmon
·         Sunflower seeds
·         Sweet potatoes
·         Tuna
·         Turkey
Vitamin C (Boosts thyroid gland function)
·         Cooked cabbage (Cabbage in raw form is considered goitrogenic)
·         Kiwi fruit
·         Oranges
·         Peppers, bell, red
·         Pineapples
·         Potatoes
·         Tangerines and other mandarins
Vitamin E (Works with zinc and vitamin A to produce thyroid hormone)
·         Almonds
·         Avocados
·         Brazil nuts
·         Cooked broccoli (Broccoli in raw form is considered goitrogenic) 
·         Mangoes
·         Peanuts
·         Sunflower seeds
Zinc (Boosts thyroid function)
·         Beef
·         Chicken
·         Crab
·         Lamb
·         Oysters
·         Pumpkin seeds
·         Sea vegetables (nori, kombu, etc)
·         Summer squash
·         Turkey

1 comment:

  1. That's a nice list of healthy foods. I don't think I'd mind that diet too much. Good luck with it!

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