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Hypothyroidism, what not to eat?
Many doctors have different opinions regarding what not to eat in hypothyroidism.
I don't eat turnip, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale and soy products at all.
Can someone please guide what to completely avoid eating in hypothyroidism?
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Foods to be avoided
Cruciferous vegetables- cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli
Caffeine- tea and coffee
Berries
Peanuts
Alcohol
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Levothyroxine is a commonly prescribed thyroid hormone replacement medication. Intake of Coffee, soybean, Grapefruit juice, and papaya with this drug may interfere with the absorption and metabolism of the drug. if taken with drug without a gap.
Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Bok Choy, Kale, Turnip, Collard Greens, and Brussel sprouts are restricted. Excess intake of cruciferous vegetables may induce or exacerbate hypothyroidism. So, it's better to take cruciferous vegetables in the cooked form in moderation. Avoid intake of raw cruciferous vegetables in excess.
Soya bean and its by-products such as Soy sauce, Tofu, Soya Chamb, Tempeh, and Soya milk may inhibit the action of the thyroid peroxidase is a critical enzyme required for thyroid hormone synthesis. It is suggested to boil soya before use and if your iodine intake is adequate then there is no harm in the consumption of soya and soya products.
Iodine is essential for producing thyroid hormone within the thyroid follicular cell and requires adequate levels of circulating iodide taken in through the diet. Dietary sources of iodine are egg, Iodized salt, Marine Fish, and Strawberries. Iodine supplement intake without physician recommendations needs to be avoided as excess intake is also not beneficial for health.
Selenium is required for thyroid hormone metabolism. Dietary sources of Selenium are mustard, garlic, broccoli, Cereals, Grains, Organ Meats, and Seafood.
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Hi, Make sure your thyroid levels are checked regularly. You need to have your TSH checked after a thyroxine dose change.
Check your weight. In case of water retention, have natural diuretics such as lemon water, cucumber juice, zeera pani etc.
Physical activity is important, monitor your weight. Restrict food like turnip, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli , however, cooking inactivates the goitrogenic compounds found in these foods.
More than food lifestyle modification is also needed
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Get active, take regular exercise, check your weight, continue medication
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Avoid stress, try and have good relaxed sleep.
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Healthy evening ma’am,
Hypothyroidism can be tricky condition to manage and what you eat can interfere with your treatment.
Certain foods can inhibit your body’s ability to absorb the replacement hormones you take as per thyroid treatment.
Soy foods- Tofu , miso
Cruciferous vegetables- cauliflower , broccoli
Gluten products- pasta , bread
Fatty foods- Butter, meat , all fried items
Surgery foods- Delicious cakes, chocolate
Processed & packaged & frozen foods
Excess fibre beans, legumes, vegetables
Coffee-
Alcohol
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Follow a healthy, nutrient rich diet could help with hypothyroidism improve thyroid function, prevent nutrient deficiencies and improve thyroid symptoms
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Hello
Please connect directly to discuss as primary hypothyroidism can be reversed, completely cured.
Don't eat soya products. Cruciferous vegetables can be eaten in small portions as they are very nutritious.
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You should avoid them ..
Cruciferous veggies
Fish , salmon
Soy products
Oily food
Junck food
Processed food
Canned food
Tension
Medicine not taken yourself
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The thyroid diet plan requires to be customized as per your current TSH levels and your defeciency status with regard to macro and micronutrients
Hence connect online for a detailed discussion through practo online.
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Ms. Prerana Solanki
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Kolkata
Regular intake of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, mushrooms, soy and soy products.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t create or release enough hormones into your bloodstream.This makes your metabolism slow.It is also called under active thyroid.
Here are some food groups that you should avoid if you are suffering from hypothyroidism-
1) Processed foods like chips,wafers,fried foods etc.
2)Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower,kale,lettuce,broccoli,cabbage,turnip Brussels sprouts.
3) Soybeans and their products like tofu,soy nuggets,soy milk etc.
4) Gluten products like wheat,rye ,barley
5)Foods high in fats like meat,certain dairy products.
6) High fibre foods like beans,legumes,bread,raw veggies
7) Excess amount of Alcohol
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Ms. Barkha Goswami
Dietitian/Nutritionist
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes cruciferous vegetables interfere with the thyroid medicine. That's why. But add vegetables juice of carrots, beetroot, tomatoes, apples spinach and mint .
Take 1tsp triphala powder at bedtime 3 to 4 days a week.
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Mr. E.Bhoopal Reddy
Dietitian/Nutritionist
35 yrs exp
Hyderabad
what ever you are not eating is enough.More over you need to reduce weight
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Ms. Sarita Kumari
Dietitian/Nutritionist
4 yrs exp
Noida
Avoid gobhi family vegetable,soy products and avoid peanut in excess
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello,
To understand everything in detail about avoid and take connect for your detailed diet chart on practo
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud morning lots of things need to discuss prior to that pls connect directly.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hypothyroidism -
Avoidances
* Soya & soya products like Soya chunks, Soya milk, soyabean oil, Tofu (soyabean paneer), Edamame
* Cruciferous veg. family like Cauliflower, cabbage, kale, turnip, Brussel sprouts, bokchoy etc. If taken, take in cooked form not in raw & salad form
* Nuts like Pine nuts, peanuts, pearl millets
* Fried & fatty food like Butter, fried stuff, red meat
* Gluten like wheat, barley, rye
* Refined items
* Caffeine like tea, coffee, green tea. If taken, take in moderation.
To be taken in Hypothyroidism -
* Take whole grains like wheat, brown rice & oats
* Brazil nuts
* Fish like Salmon, sardines, mackerel
* Chia seeds, flax seeds rich in Omega 3
* Spices like turmeric & ginger
* Other sea food like oysters, shrimp etc.
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