Thyroid issues for past 5 yrs. dietary recommendations should support thyroid function, metabolism, hormone balance, and overall energy levels.
Here’s a focused dietary guidelines
✅ Essential Dietary Recommendations
1. Thyroid-supportive nutrients
Iodine :
Source : iodised salt, seaweed , eggs , dairy
Selenium:
Source: Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, mushrooms
And legumes
Zinc :
Source: pumpkin seeds, legumes, whole grains, dairy
Tofu
Iron
Source:
Leafy greens, dates , rajma , Kala chana
Vitamin D
Sunlight, mushrooms, fortified foods , supplements
Vitamin B12 :
Dairy, eggs, fortified cereals, supplements
Foods to limit:
Raw goitrogen in excess
Limit raw cabbage , cauliflower, broccoli, kale
Highly processed foods:
Cause inflammation and affect metabolism
Sugary foods and refined carbs:
Increase insulin resistance
Soy :
Can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption
Caffeine and alcohol:
May worsen symptoms like anxiety, fatigue and palpitations
Timings and lifestyle tips :
Take thyroid medication on empty stomach
Avoid
calcium / iron rich foods or supplements for 4
Hours post medication
Small frequent meals help stabilise energy levels, metabolism
Hydration:
Support metabolism and reduce water retention