7 Hypothyroidism-Friendly Foods to Add to Your Diet
Virginia Turner, MS, RD, LDN, clinical nutrition manager at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, recommends eating wild salmon, trout, tuna, or sardines for lunch or dinner if you have hypothyroidism due to their omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3s in Fish
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Use them in salads and stir-fries. Selenium, which supports thyroid function, is found in Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts, according to research. Brazil nuts have all the nutrients you need in one or two servings, while other nuts require a handful.
Nuts
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Constipation is common in hypothyroidism. Whole grains like cereal, bread, pasta, and rice contain nutrients and fiber, which can help with bowel regularity. Turner warns that fiber can disrupt synthetic thyroid hormones.
Whole Grains
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Every successful weight loss program relies on low-calorie, high-density foods like fresh produce. If possible, eat fresh produce at every meal. Blueberries, cherries, sweet potatoes, and green peppers contain antioxidants that lower heart disease risk.
Fruits and Vegetables
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Sushi, soups, and salads use nori, wakame, and dulse. Another benefit: Seaweed has calcium, fiber, vitamins A, B, C, E, and K. Most Americans get iodine from salt. Thyroid disease can worsen with excess iodine, says Dodell.
Seaweed Contains Iodine
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Vitamin D supplements improved hypothyroidism TSH and autoimmune thyroiditis thyroid antibodies in a randomized, double-blind trial. Fortified milk is high in calcium, protein, iodine, and vitamin D.
Dairy Provides Vitamin D
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Cheap and versatile beans can sustain energy if hypothyroidism leaves you exhausted. Beans contain protein, antioxidants, complex carbs, vitamins, and minerals. High fiber content helps hypothyroidism-related constipation.
Beans
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