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.
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 |
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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