Diet of a Hypothyroidism Patient

We have talked about the complications of hypothyroidism and what medication can help control it, now we are going to talk about how the food we eat can help control hypothyroidism.

There are 2 main groups of food the person suffering from hypothyroidism needs. They are Iodine-rich food groups and Selenium-rich food groups. Iodine is important in their diet as it is an essential material used by the thyroid gland.

Here are the lists of food that hypothyroid patients are encouraged to eat.

Iodine-rich food

1. Iodized salt
2. Dried seaweed
3. Seafood (Salt water fish)
4. Sushi
5. Dried prunes
6. Celtic sea salt
7. Milk
8. Turkey breast (Baked)
9. Boiled eggs
10. Bananas
11. Plain yogurt
12. Green beans
13. Cranberries
14. White bread
15. Fish sticks

Selenium-rich food

1. Chicken
2. Salmon
3. Tuna
4. Whole grains (Unrefined)
5. Brazil nuts
6. Cheese
7. Garlic
8. Onions
9. Sunflower seeds
10. Octopus 
11. Squid
12. Mushroom
13. Oats
14. Bacon
15. Beef

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Iodine is important in a healthy body and is present in many food products. However, too much iodine present in the body can also have worsen hypothyroidism in a patient. Therefore, it is important to eat in moderation to prevent the lack and overdose of iodine.

The food that hypothyroid patients are discouraged from eating include:

Food that aggravates thyroid glands

1. Peanuts
2. Kale
3. Mustard
4. Cauliflower
5. Peach
6. Coffee
7. Spinach
8. Turnips
9. Cassava
10. Millet

Food that prevents absorption of Iodine

1. Bamboo shoot
2. Soybean food products
3. Canola oil
4. Bok Choy
5. Tempeh
6. Sweet potato

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Links used:

http://bembu.com/iodine-rich-foods

http://bembu.com/selenium-rich-foods

http://www.thyroid.org/iodine-deficiency/

http://hypothyroidisma.com/hypothyroidism-diet.php