Disclaimer: I am not a medical practitioner! This information is as I have sourced it. Please in all instances seek medical advice before embarking on any radical changes to your diet and/or lifestyle.
In my business life I run a health and wellness company. We sell various products and because of this, I have a collection of books that can assist me in giving the best advice possible. This in no way replaces going to see a Doctor, who is qualified to diagnose. However, if you have been diagnosed with a thyroid issue then you may find this helpful. I have three friends who have issues – both with over activity and under activity.
Healthy thyroid foods contain:
- Iodine
- Tyrosine
- Calcium
- Vitamins A; E
Healthy foods to enjoy:
- Complete proteins
Avoid:
- Sugar
- Refined carbohydrates
- Processed foods
- Dairy
- Alcohol
- Peanuts
- Pine nuts
- Turnips
- Cooked Cabbage
- Mustard greens
If you suffer from hyperthyroidism – an overactive thyroid:
Healthy foods to enjoy:
- Raw cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Swede)
- Oats
- Lettuce
Healthy drinks to enjoy:
- Water
- Calming herbal teas (chamomile, lemon balm, peppermint, fennel, hops)
Healthy supplements you can take:
- Green super foods (spirulina, blue-green algae, barley grass)
- Magnesium citrate
Make sure you:
- Keep blood sugar levels stable
- Eat small regular meals and snacks
Avoid:
- Stimulants (tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, salt, carbonated drinks)
- Sea vegetables
- Iodine
If you suffer from hypothyroidism – an underactive thyroid:
Healthy foods contain:
- Selenium
- Essential fatty acids
- B Vitamins
- Zinc
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
Healthy foods to enjoy:
- Sea vegetables (kelp, nori, seaweed)
- Nuts (Brazil nuts, almonds)
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Seeds (pumpkin seeds)
- Avocados
- Whole grains
- Pulses
- Fish
Healthy drinks to enjoy:
- Water
Healthy supplements:
- L-tyrosine
- Kelp
- Zinc
Make sure you:
- Exercise daily (inverted yoga postures)
Avoid:
- Gluten grains (wheat, oats, rye, barley, kamut, spelt)
- Raw cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, Swede)
- Soya
- Millet
- Salt
- Caffeine
- Fluoride/Flourine
- Chlorine
Information sourced from Gillian McKeith’s Food Bible; Readers Digest Guide To Medical Cures & Treatments
Tandy
Thank you, i have found all your advice invaluable over the past while. Someone said something silly about avoiding alcohol, I am sure you can set them straight …. ;p
as you can see from this, alcohol is to be avoided! But, that is Gillian McKeith’s answer to everything – and have you seen what she looks like? I think everything in moderation is OK!
Most informative as I have an under-active thyroid, thanks so much.
it is my pleasure 🙂
Excellent info – have an under active thyroid so was pleased to read that avocados are good for me as I adore them!
it is amazing how our bodies often tell us what to eat!
Very, very interesting!!
I will do more of these posts!
That will be great!!
Great post Tandy – really informative.
Have a great day.
🙂 Mandy
thanks Mandy, you too!
I laughed so much when I read alcohol in things to avoid thinking Ms Cin won’t like it. Laughed even more when I read her comment and your responce. Yah, I guess moderation is key.
I could never give up alcohol so I can relate to Cin 🙂
Interesting stuff! I love cooked cabbage, so I’m glad I don’t have to worry about thyroid issues!
I only ever cook my cabbage in a stir fry and as long as it is crunchy I love it too 🙂
Really interesting post Tandy. Thanks for that.
my pleasure 🙂
Hey…I ain’t THAT FAT!!!
*grin*
🙂
mwah!
Hi Tandy, I didn’t know your run a health and wellness organization.- interesting. Good article with lots of helpful information.
Thank you Judee 🙂