Hypothyroidism Diet Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid

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7. Cruciferous Vegetables

Cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower are examples of cruciferous vegetables. They're good sources of fiber, as well as vitamins C, E and K.¹²‘Cruciferous Vegetables and Cancer Prevention.’ National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/cruciferous-vegetables-fact-sheet.

Cruciferous vegetables can inhibit the thyroid gland's ability to absorb iodine, so people with borderline iodine levels need to limit their consumption of these vegetables. It is better to cook them, rather than eat them raw.⁸Team, Chronic Conditions. ‘Foods and Supplements You Should Avoid With Thyroid Issues.’ Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 5 Oct. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/thyroid-issues-what-you-need-to-know-about-diet-and-supplements/. Those with hypothyroidism who take synthetic thyroid replacement medication as directed can eat normal quantities of cruciferous vegetables without suffering negative effects.¹³‘Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hypothyroidism, Spinach and Kale.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-hypothyroidism-spinach-and-kale/.