1. First, understand your condition
**
TSH 13 = Hypothyroidism (underactive
thyroid).**
This slows:
* Metabolism
* Weight loss
* Cholesterol control
* Energy level
* Mood & hair/skin health
**So the main goal:**
ð Correct thyroid + stabilize cholesterol + calorie deficit diet.
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# â **2. Diet Plan for High TSH + High Cholesterol + Weight Loss**
## ð **Morning (Empty Stomach)**
* **Warm water**
* **1 tsp flax seeds OR methi seeds** soaked overnight
*(excellent for thyroid & cholesterol)*
* **Take thyroid tablet on empty stomach** (if prescribed)
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# ð½ï¸ **Breakfast (Low calorie + high protein)**
Choose **one**:
### **If Vegetarian**
* Oats + dal porridge
* Besan chilla (2)
* Moong dal dosa
* Poha with vegetables
* Ragi porridge (salt version)
### **If Non-Veg**
* 2 boiled eggs
* Vegetable omelette (low oil)
**Avoid:**
Parotta, dosa, bread,
sugar tea, ghee-rich foods.
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# ð **Mid-Morning**
* 1 fruit (low sugar):
â Apple
â Papaya
â Orange
â Guava
**Avoid:** Banana, mango, grapes (increase sugar & weight).
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# ð **Lunch â Ideal Thyroid + Cholesterol Plate**
* **½ plate vegetables** (boiled/steamed)
* **¼ plate protein**:
â Dal / chana / rajma (small), paneer (small)
â Egg / Fish (boiled/grilled)
* **¼ plate carbs**:
â 1â2 chapati (no oil)
OR
â Brown rice / red rice (small cup)
**Add:**
* **Curd ½ cup**
* **Flax seeds 1 spoon** (cholesterol reduction)
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# ð **Evening Snack**
Choose one:
* Roasted chana
* Sprouts bowl
* Green tea
* Black coffee (no sugar)
**Avoid:**
Samosa, tea with sugar, biscuits, chips.
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# ð **Dinner (Lightest meal)**
Choose 1:
* Vegetable soup + 1 chapati
* Ragi porridge
* Sprouts + egg
* Khichdi (moong dal)
**Avoid:** Rice at night.
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# â **Before Bed**
* Warm water
* **Isabgol 1 tsp** (optional for digestion & cholesterol)
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# ð **3. Foods to Avoid Strictly**
ð« Fried foods
ð« Bakery items
ð« Parotta
ð« Ice cream
ð« Chocolates
ð« Excess rice
ð« Soft drinks
ð« Sugar
ð« Red meat
ð« Maida foods (biscuits, bread, cake)
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# â **4. Best Foods for Thyroid & Cholesterol**
â Eggs
â Fish (if possible)
â Flax seeds
â Walnuts
â Green leafy vegetables
â Oats
â Ragi
â Beans & lentils
â Curd
â Olive oil / groundnut oil (limited)
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# ð **5. Supplements (If you want I can give a sample prescription)**
* **Thyroid medication** (dose must be fixed by doctor)
* **
Vitamin D: 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks**
* **
Vitamin B12: 1,500 mcg weekly injection x 6 weeks**
* **Omega-3 capsule** (for cholesterol)
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# ðââï¸ **6. Weight Loss Routine for Thyroid**
(Do this daily)
* 45 minutes brisk walking
* 15 minutes stretching
* After 2 weeks:
â Try skipping
â Stair climbing
â Light yoga
**Avoid heavy exercises if TSH is too highâwait for correction.**
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# ð **7. Lifestyle**
* Sleep 7â8 hours
* No eating after **8 PM**
* Drink **2.5â3 L water/day**
* Check TSH every 60 days