Avoid goitrogenic food items. Surprisingly, many common foods contain goitrogens, including: soy foods: tofu, tempeh, edamame, etc. certain vegetables: cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, etc. fruits and starchy plants: sweet potatoes, cassava, peaches, strawberries, etc. nuts and seeds: millet, pine nuts, peanuts, etc. 12 major foods to be included in the Indian Hypothyroidism Veg Diet Plan are 1. Iodized salt 2. Whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, oats, buckwheat are best. 3. Sea weed is a good source of iodine and especially for those with heart problems or high Bp who cannot eat much table salt. 4. Selenium rich foods like barely,  brazil nuts. 5. Garlic and onions. 6. Olive oil 7. Dals like Masoor dal, green moong dal , yellow moong dal , urad dal, toor dal and pulses 8. Antioxidant rich Raspberries and blackberries. 9. Other fruits like apple (rich in fiber), Avocado (rich in MUFA), Cherries, grapefruit, kiwi, papaya and prunes. 10. Vegetables like  Carrots, Tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, capsicum, Mushrooms, beetroot, ladies finger, potatoes, pumpkin, zucchini, onions. 11. Alfalfa sprouts 12. Include herbs like chillies, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, parsley. Some of these raise metabolism.