Thyroid patients need to be careful about the foods they eat. There are certain foods which help in improving the thyroid issue and certain others which act as trigger foods and should be avoided. The chart given below shows the thyroid diet food list which should be eaten and avoided in case of thyroid disorders.
Hypothyroid Diet:
HYPOTHYROIDISM (LOW THYROID FUNCTION)Food items to be eaten
Food items to be avoided
Iodine rich foods like iodized salt, seafood etcSoy products and soybeans
Foods rich in antioxidants and
vitamin C such as tomatoes, cherries, squash, bell peppers etc
Raw foods like cabbage, broccoli, mustard reens, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, pears, peaches, strawberries, radishes, spinach, turnip, peanuts, millets etc (should be eaten cooked in small quantities)Skimmed dairy productsSoya milkFoods rich in vitamin B and iron like whole grains, fresh and sea vegetables
Red meatVitamins or minerals supplements particularly iron after consulting your physicianWhole milk or heavy creamSkinless chickenExcess butterBeans and nuts( for protein)Dairy productsFish, eggs and mushrooms (for omega 3)Berries (for antioxidants)
Hyperthyroid/ Overactive Thyroid Diet:
HYPERTHYROIDISM ( OVERACTIVE THYROID FUNCTION)
Food items to be eaten
Food items to be avoided
Olive oil (for cooking)Soft drinksHoney (as a sweetener)Foods containing concentrated sweeteners,
sugar, sugarcane, corn syrup and chocolateApricotsAlcohol and caffeineVegetables and grainsPasta and white breadWhole wheat pasta and brown breadRed meat like mutton and porkWalnutsantibiotics
Hence, you can succeed in losing weight even if you have thyroid disorder through dedication and discipline. Besides paying attention to your diet and exercise, you need to keep your stress levels at a minimum to get noticeable results. Moreover, it is important to get the disorder cured by taking regular medication.