Eating healthy with hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism is the result of an underactive thyroid in which not enough thyroid hormone is produced. An immune disorder, Hashimoto’s disease is often responsible for most cases of hypothyroidism. Common signs of an underactive thyroid are tiredness, weight gain, and feeling depressed.

Hypothyroidism is treated medically with a replacement thyroid hormone in pill form. In this blog, I’ll share diet and lifestyle changes you can make that will also help you live well with this condition.

Although there is no specific diet to follow, following it can help

Recommended for HYPOTHYRIODISM-

• iodine-rich foods–Seaweed and Shellfish (Tuna), Saltwater Fish, (Sushi), Dairy, Eggs, Iodized Salt.

• Beans, Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas, Potatoes, Avocado, Carrots, Capsicum, Peppers, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Ladyfinger, Cucumber

• Foods rich in Zn and selenium:- Meat, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Egg, Salmon, Tuna, Refined Whole Grains, Legumes, Dairy Products, Garlic, Onion, Ginger, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Sunflower Seeds (Selenium is needed to convert the thyroid hormone T4 to T3.)
• Good oils- Olive Oil. Coconut oil, raw butter
• Well-balanced diet (hypocaloric 30-40% reduction) with adequate protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins
• Lose excess weight with diet and regular exercise
• Eat small, frequent meals, that is, 5-6 small meals a day.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables as a snack option.
• The Omega 3 supplement is essential to increase the level of thyroid hormone.
• Reduce sodium in the diet.
• Organic products (vegetable and non-vegetarian) should be selected.
• Get plenty of rest, practice mindful eating
• Vitamin D deficiency is very common in patients with hypothyroidism and the patient may require supplementation.

Avoid goitrogens/irritants (eat in moderation, ideally cooked)

• Soy foods: tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk. Avoid soy protein isolates in shakes, powders, and supplements
• Flaxseed and canola oil, peanut
• Turnip, mustard and mustard greens, spinach, cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, sweet potatoes, peaches, strawberries, millet
• Beverages: coffee, green tea, excess alcohol.

Avoid inflammatory foods–

• Very elaborate salted meats, sausages, smoked, vacuum packed, refined flours.
• Salty sweets, chips, hot dogs, pickles, etc. sugary treats like cakes, cookies, ice cream, artificial sweeteners, and diet drinks.
• Fatty foods: butter, mayonnaise, margarine, French fries
• Avoid the ketogenic diet.
• Drug-nutrient interactions can occur with the intake of synthetic thyroid hormone. Calcium-containing foods should be avoided for a few hours after taking thyroid hormone because they can interfere with absorption. Avoid taking medications with meals (which are high in fiber). Usually take it on an empty stomach.

Put off– Food alone will not cure hypothyroidism. A combination of the correct nutrients and medications can restore thyroid function.

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