Tips To Combat Hypothyroidism

Tips to combat Hypothyroidism

• Avoid cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale and turnips as it interferes with Thyroid hormone production.
• Soy and soy products like soy nuggets and tofu have to be avoided as these will hinder Thyroid hormone production.
• Gluten containing food such as bread, chapathi, roti, naan, kulcha, should be taken under restriction.
• Sugary food and fatty food should be avoided as it lowers basal metabolism.
• Include food rich in Vitamin A, C and E, as they clean and enhance the functioning of thyroid gland.
• Consume fresh fruits (especially citrus and berries) and raw sprouts to get Vitamin C, as it will be destroyed when subjected to heat.
• Include Yellow, orange fruits and vegetables to provide Vitamin A.
• Walnuts, say 2 in a day provides Vitamin E and selenium.
• Processed food contains lot of preservatives and sodium, which with induce hypothyroidism, hence need to be avoided.
• Use coffee only 8 hrs after the thyroid medication, as coffee blocks absorption of thyroid hormone replacement.
• Avoid or restrict use of alcohol, as it suppresses thyroid hormone production and is toxic to the thyroid gland.
• Use only iodised salt.
• Exercise or walk for 30 minutes a day to keep your BMR high.
• Consume small frequent feeds to maintain high BMR.

By,

Uma Maheshwari PS, M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDHS

Clinical Dietitian