Introduction
If you are not sure what to eat to help your thyroid, read on. I will share with you my favorite foods that are good for the thyroid.
Yogurt
Yogurt is a great source of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones and overall health. It also helps with weight loss by curbing cravings for high-sugar foods like candy and cake.
Calcium can do more than just keep your teeth strong—it also influences how well your thyroid functions. If you have underactive thyroids (hypothyroidism), then you may notice symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain around the middle area, depression and irritability. These symptoms could be signs that there’s an issue with your thyroid function at hand; if so, it’s important to get tested for this disorder before doing anything else!
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are a good source of selenium, which is important for thyroid health. Selenium helps to prevent the development of cancer and heart disease by helping your body produce the right hormones. It also helps keep your bones strong and healthy, preventing osteoporosis in later life.
You should eat 2-3 Brazil nuts per day to get enough selenium (1).
Milk
Milk is a good source of iodine, which is important for thyroid health. The iodine in milk is found in the watery part of the milk, not the fat. It’s important to keep this in mind when making your own homemade yogurts and other dairy-based foods because you won’t necessarily get all that much from just adding more liquid or adding an extra tablespoon of yogurt powder—you may actually need to go out and buy some fresh organic milk (or unsweetened soy or almond) first if you want enough iodine!
The amount of iodine in milk varies depending on how much iodine is in your local water supply; if yours isn’t very high then you should try increasing how much time you spend drinking tea before bedtime so that it can help offset any low levels caused by drinking unfiltered tap water instead of filtered municipal water like bottled spring waters do.”
Chicken
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and low in fat, making it an ideal food for anyone with a thyroid condition. It’s also rich in B vitamins, selenium and zinc—all essential nutrients for healthy thyroid function. Chicken contains iron too! The recommended daily intake of iron in adults is 18 mg per day; chicken contains approximately 10% of this amount (1).
Additionally, chicken has been shown to improve metabolic health by improving blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation in the body (2). This makes it an ideal option if you’re looking for ways to improve your metabolism or feel less sluggish during the day.
Fish
Fish is a good source of iodine, which is an essential mineral for thyroid health. Iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism and goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland). If you have iodine deficiency or goiter, you may experience mental retardation in children—the severity depends on how much of your diet contains insufficient amounts of this critical mineral.
Iodine-rich foods include:
- seafood such as fish (salmon is especially good)
- dairy products like milk and yogurt
Eggs and eggs whites
Eggs are a rich source of protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle. They also contain vitamins A, B12, B2, B5 and B6. Egg whites are high in choline (which helps your brain function) and lutein (an antioxidant that helps prevent eye diseases).
When it comes to cholesterol levels—a major concern for people with thyroid problems—eggs have been shown to be protective against heart disease. The reason for this is that eggs contain “good” cholesterol: HDL-cholesterol (the “good” kind). This type of cholesterol reduces inflammation in the body by helping clear out toxins from your blood vessels while also reducing triglycerides (blood fats)
Berries
Berries are a great source of antioxidants, which can help support your thyroid health. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and other molecules that can cause cell damage. Studies have shown that berries may reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as diabetes.
Berries are also low in calories, sugar and sodium—all very important nutrients for anyone with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease (an autoimmune condition). In addition to fiber, they provide vitamins C and E; potassium; magnesium; zinc; manganese; phosphorus; copper and selenium (selenium is an essential mineral). Some research suggests that eating more blueberries may improve heart health because they contain phytonutrients called flavonoids which have been shown to lower cholesterol levels
If you would like to help your thyroid, eat yogurt, Brazil nuts and milk.
These foods are rich in the nutrients that support healthy thyroid function. Yogurt is a good source of calcium and protein. It also contains live cultures that may help regulate the growth of bacteria in your digestive tract, which can impact how well certain foods move through it—a process called fermentation or bacterial activity (the latter being what causes most people to experience gas). Foods high in fiber will keep your digestion regular; eating more fiber may even reduce symptoms associated with an overactive immune system while improving overall health by helping control inflammation within the body (1).
Brazil nuts contain selenium—an essential mineral that helps prevent damage caused by free radicals when it comes into contact with oxygen molecules generated by our cells’ metabolism (2). Selenium supplementation has been shown effective at treating everything from fibromyalgia syndrome to depression; however, this effect is not seen until after several months of continuous use so don’t expect immediate results!
Conclusion
We hope that you have enjoyed reading about the foods for thyroid health. You should eat a variety of these foods every day to help your thyroid do its job well.
