Did you know that your diet can impact the symptoms of Hypothyroidism? While some foods can improve your condition, others could worsen it or even interfere with your medication. If you or anyone in your family has Hypothyroidism, I am a nutrition consultant in Dubai, specialized in therapeutic diets. I am sharing eight foods that might help or affect your thyroid. Keep reading to know more.
The thyroid glands need iodine to work well. This mineral is commonly found in fish and dairy products. You can also use iodized table salt at home.
Lettuce, spinach, and other leafy greens provide you with magnesium, which is essential for your body processes. When you feel muscle cramps or fatigue and changes in your heartbeats, you're not getting enough magnesium, so you'd better load up on those greens!
Nuts like almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds provide you with iron, and they are also rich in selenium. Both iron and selenium are important to support your thyroid's functioning. So nuts are a big yes!
Shrimps, fish, and seaweed are great sources of iodine, but avoid kelp, which contains too much iodine and could make your condition worse.
While kale is considered one of the top superfoods, in rare cases, it could prevent your thyroid from getting enough iodine. So, make sure you are getting enough iodine if you want to enjoy kale safely. Remember that the same applies to cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli.
Just like with kale, some chemicals in soy products like edamame or soy milk could hurt your thyroid's ability to make hormones if you're not getting enough iodine.
If you eat things like liver, kidneys, or heart, you might get a lot of lipoic acid, which, if taken in excess, could mess with the way your thyroid works and affect thyroid medications.
Gluten won't affect your thyroid unless you have celiac disease. People who are diagnosed with celiac disease are prone to other autoimmune diseases, like Graves disease (which causes an overactive thyroid) and Hashimoto's disease (leads to an underactive thyroid), and
Takeaway: Thyroid disorder is an overwhelming condition, and you shouldn't be dealing with it alone. I have years of experience helping clients with thyroid disorders manage their weight through diet. To know more, contact my weight loss clinic in Dubai now!
