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Okay, food that is GOOD for the Thyroid -
Coconut oil.
The simple act of eating more coconut oil is enough to raise their body temperature and supply them with natural energy, which indicates the powerful role coconut oil plays in thyroid health.
Cod liver oil.
The bioavailable vitamin A in cod liver oil is supportive of healthy thyroid function, because the thyroid depends on plenty of natural vitamin A.
Butter.
With its plentiful supply of vitamin A and iodine, butter remains a staple that nourishes the thyroid as well as the rest of the body.
Eggs.
Like butter, eggs are a rich source of vitamin A and iodine. Plus, they are en excellent source of protein. Getting plenty of natural amino acids through protein is good for your thyroid.
Seafood.
The richest source of natural iodine, seafood played an important role in traditional Asian cultures. These people ate soy (highly fermented, of course) on a daily basis, but also ate plenty of iodine-rich seafood to counteract soy’s anti-nutrients. Sea vegetables like kelp and dulce are especially nutritious, and so is genuine fish broth.
And food that is BAD for Thyroid -
Wheat and other grains like rye, barley, millet and oats.
There has been some evidence of the link between gluten-sensitivity and poor thyroid function.
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, turnips, brussels sprouts and kale.
These veggies are known for their thyroid-suppressing properties because they contain goitrogens. Thorough cooking deactivates these to some extent.
Soy in its many forms.
Soy is a powerful food. Even a small serving of soy each day is enough to suppress thyroid function. So give your thyroid a break and ditch the soy.
Coffee.
Caffeine overstimulates the thyroid and interferes with the absorption of nutrients that could benefit thyroid health.
Definatly feel like i'm getting to grips with the good, bad and the ugly foods now!
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