Dietary Changes
Try to increase your consumption of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins.
All of these help increase the metabolic rate and supply vitamins and minerals
necessary for the glandular system. Avoid regular or habitual consumption
of fast foods, processed foods, and junk foods. These are high in calories,
low in nutrition, and they will slow down the metabolism. Simple carbohydrates,
such as sugar and refined flour, will also slow the metabolism and should
be avoided.
Selenium-rich Foods: selenium deficiency is a major factor in low
thyroid function, and you should regularly include selenium-rich foods
in your diet. The thyroid produces several hormones, and must produce them
in a somewhat balanced ratio. Without selenium, this balancing process is
hindered. Good sources of selenium in your diet include: wheat germ, tuna,
herring and other seafood and shellfish, kidney, eggs, sunflower and sesame
seeds, cashews, mushrooms, garlic, and onions.
Soy products like tofu and soya milk can help to mildly stimulate thyroid
function. Certain other foods have a tendency to lower thyroid function and
need to be avoided by those with underactive thyroids: turnips, mustard
greens, broccoli, cabbage, rutabaga, brussels sprouts, bok choy, cress, cauliflower,
kale, and kohlrabi.
....Here are some steps you can take to dramatically improve your health and counter hypothyroidism:
...............Vitamins
and Minerals for an Underactive Thyroid