Nutrition of Hypothyroidism...

In all of my research for Hypothyroidsim I came across this nutrition sheet on Myfoodmyhealth.com and thought it is pretty useful. It gives a break down of foods and what nutrients they contain that can assist and support your Thyroid. I hope you find it useful. Much Love, Bridget!

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

Strawberries

Tuna

Yogurt

High Polyphenols (Acts as an anti-fungal)

 Apples

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cooked broccoli (Goitrogenic Food - Limit consumption

to 1 or 2 servings a week)

Cooked cabbage (Goitrogenic Food - Limit consumption to 1 or 2 servings a week)

Cantaloupe

Celery

Cherries

Cranberries

Eggplant

Extra virgin olive oil

Grapes

Green tea

Legumes

Onion

Parsley

Pears

Plums

Raspberries

Strawberries

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

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, red (Goitrogenic Food - Limit consumption to 1 or 2 servings a week)

Kiwi fruit

Oranges

Peppers, bell, red

Pineapples

Potatoes

Strawberries

Tangerines and other mandarins

Vitamin E

 (Works with zinc and vitamin A to produce thyroid hormone)

Almonds

Avocados

Brazil nuts

Cooked broccoli (Goitrogenic Food - Limit consumption to 1 or 2 servings a week)

Mangoes

Peanuts

Sunflower seeds

Zinc (Boosts thyroid function)

Beef

Chicken

Crab

Lamb

Oysters

Turkey