I will start with the most common disorder these days: Thyroid Disorder. Thyroid is of two types: Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid, and I’ll talk about Hypothyroidism here.
Control your Hypothyroidism with Diet
Getting fatter day by day? Shocked to see your increasing weight? It’s not just the fat that is the concern. How about getting thyroids check up done? Yes, it’s not something too uncommon these days. In case you’re diagnosed with hypothyroidism, don’t panic! Just keep the following points in mind while eating.
- Coffee: Restrict on the coffee. The caffeine restricts the thyroid hormone replacement.
- Alcohol: Alcohol has severe toxic effects on the thyroid gland and the ability of the body to absorb thyroid hormone is suppressed.
- Fiber: Low fiber diet is recommended. Excess fiber affects the thyroid gland.
- Sodium: Sodium intake should be restricted. Avoid Processed food high in sodium content.
- Excess Sugar: Excess sugar is a good option to put on extra pounds, and with hypothyroidism, it is the best!
- Excess fat: Fat affects the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Avoid fatty foods.
- Gluten: Its smarter to avoid gluten since it irritates the intestine and has bad affect on hormone replacement medication.
- Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc. interfere in the production of thyroid hormone. Cooking these vegetables can reduce the affect.
- Soy: People with hypothyroidism should moderate their intake of soy.
