Although all of the Thyroid disorders require medical treatment, changing the way you eat can also have a positive impact on the health of your thyroid:
Goitrogenic Foods
Goitrogensare substances — occurring naturally in certain foods — that can cause your thyroid gland to enlarge. Goitrogenic foods can also functionlike an antithyroid drugand actually slow down the thyroid and make it underactive (hypothyroidism).
The main goitrogenic foods are cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage, among others, as well assoy foods.
If you are hypothyroid, you should be careful not to overconsume raw goitrogenic foods. If you are hyperthyroid, you may want to talk to a nutritional practitioner about incorporating more goitrogenic foods into your diet.
Coconut oil
Coconut oilcontains essential fatty acids needed forproper metabolic function. These fatty acids are easily assimilated by the body and contribute to thyroid function, thyroid hormone production and regulating the metabolism.
Iron-rich foods
Eat iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, beans and enriched grains. Many people with hyperthyroid disorder become anemic, which means that your body doesn’t have enough iron to make red blood cells. These are also good sources of selenium and zinc, which can encourage your thyroid to work properly.
Iodine-rich foods
Add iodine-rich foods to your diet if you have hypothyroidism. People with slow thyroids are often deficient in iodine, which is a crucial nutrient for proper thyroid function. Shrimp, eggs and spinach are among your top sources for iodine. Using iodized salt is another way to boost your intake
Fruits and vegetables
Include fruits and vegetables in your diet. They contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals, but they’re also a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect your body from damage and they also promote the proper function of your entire body, including your thyroid. Spinach, lettuce, and other leafy greens are great sources of magnesium, an all-star mineral that plays a huge role in your body processes. Fatigue, muscle cramps, and changes in your heartbeat could be signs that you’re not getting enough.
Drink low-fat milk
Many people with thyroid problems are at an increased risk for osteoporosis. Having a glass of milk with each meal is an easy way to boost your intake of calcium, mineral that helps prevent this disease. Low-fat cheese and yogurt are additional dairy sources of calcium.
Water
One of the most powerful things thyroid patients can do to help their health and metabolism is to drink enough water. Water helps your metabolism function more efficiently, and can help reduce your appetite, get rid of water retention and bloating, improve your digestion and elimination, and combat constipation.
Celiac, Gluten, and Wheat
A subset of autoimmune thyroid patients has dietary-triggered autoimmunity, due toceliac disease, or a wheat/gluten intolerance. For these patients, going on a gluten-free diet may eliminate antibodies, and cause autoimmune thyroid disease remission. Even for some patients who do not haveceliac disease, going on agluten-free dietmay reduce antibodies, reduce bloating, and help with energy and weight loss.
References
https://www.verywell.com/thyroid-disease-food-drinks-3233189
http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/eat-healthy-thyroid-problem-7965.html
