Diet help

[Mollyo]

I have hypothyroidism and stage 3 kidney level-what type of meal plan do I follow.Between the 2problems,I don’t know what to eat

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Mollyo and welcome to this caring community. A renal dietician would be able to help you plan your meals. This will enable you to plan a diet that is suitable for your health problems. You will receive advice and guidance about the variety of foods available. Your GP would be able to make a referral for you. Also, the pinned post section on the forum may have some helpful information. Do let us know how you get on. Are any other forum members able to help Mollyo, please? Thank you and best wishes.

[lowraind]

Amazing! I have had hypothyroidism for years and no one ever mentioned diet as a factor. Now that I have been diagnosed with ckd, I have been closely watching my diet for that. I found this at healthline.com/nutrition/hy...

Foods to Avoid

Fortunately, there aren’t many foods that you need to avoid if you have hypothyroidism.

However, foods that contain goitrogens should be eaten in moderation and ideally cooked.

You should also avoid eating highly processed foods, as they usually contain more calories. This can be a problem for someone with hypothyroidism, since they may gain weight easily.

Here is a list of foods and supplements you should avoid completely:

Millet: All varieties.

Highly processed foods: Hot dogs, cakes, cookies, etc.

Supplements:Although adequate selenium and iodine is essential for thyroid health, too much may cause harm. Selenium and iodine supplements should be avoided unless prescribed by your doctor.

Here is a list of foods you can eat in moderation. These foods have goitrogens or are known irritants if consumed in large amounts.

Foods that contain gluten: Bread, pasta, cereals, beer, etc.

Soy foods: Tofu, tempeh, edamame beans, soy milk, etc.

Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, kale, spinach, cabbage, etc.

Certain fruits: Peaches, pears and strawberries.

Beverages: Coffee, green tea and alcohol — these beverages may irritate your thyroid gland (31, 32, 33).

If you have celiac disease because of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or feel uncomfortable eating foods that contain gluten, then you should avoid gluten completely.

SUMMARY:

People with hypothyroidism should avoid millet, processed foods and supplements like selenium and zinc (unless advised by their doctor). Foods that contain gluten and goitrogens are fine in moderate amounts unless they cause discomfort.

Foods to Eat

There are plenty of food options for people with hypothyroidism, including the following:

Eggs: Whole eggs are best, as much of the iodine and selenium are found in the yolk, while the whites are full of protein.

Meats: All meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, etc.

Fish: All seafood, including salmon, tuna, halibut, shrimp, etc.

Vegetables: All vegetables are fine to eat. Cruciferous vegetables are fine to eat in moderate amounts, especially when cooked.

Fruits: All other fruits including berries, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, etc.

Gluten-free grains and seeds: Rice, buckwheat, quinoa, chia seeds and flaxseed.

Dairy: All dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt, etc.

Beverages: Water and other non-caffeinated beverages.

People with hypothyroidism should eat a diet based around vegetables, fruit and lean meats. They are low in calories and very filling, which may help prevent weight gain.

SUMMARY:

People with hypothyroidism have plenty of options for a healthy diet. They can eat eggs, meats, fish, most fruit and vegetables, gluten-free grains and seeds, dairy and non-caffeinated beverages.

Sample Meal Plan

Here is a week-long meal plan for someone with hypothyroidism.

It provides a healthy amount of protein, has a low to moderate amount of carbs and should help you maintain a healthy weight.

Make sure you take your thyroid medication at least one to two hours before your first meal or as advised by your doctor. Nutrients like fiber, calcium and iron may stop your body from absorbing the thyroid medication properly (34).

Monday

Breakfast: Gluten-free bread with eggs.

Lunch: Chicken salad with 2–3 Brazil nuts.

Dinner: Stir-fried chicken and vegetables served with rice.

Tuesday

Breakfast: Oatmeal with 1/4 cup (31 grams) of berries.

Lunch: Grilled salmon salad.

Dinner: Fish baked with lemon, thyme and black pepper served with a side of steamed vegetables.

Wednesday

Breakfast: Gluten-free bread with eggs.

Lunch: Leftovers from dinner.

Dinner: Shrimp skewers served with a quinoa salad.

Thursday

Breakfast: Overnight chia seed pudding — 2 tbsp (28 grams) chia seeds, 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract with sliced fruits of your choice. Let sit in a bowl or mason jar overnight.

Lunch: Leftovers from dinner.

Dinner: Roast lamb served with steamed vegetables.

Friday

Breakfast: Banana-berry smoothie.

Lunch: Gluten-free chicken salad sandwich.

Dinner: Pork fajitas — sliced lean pork, bell peppers and salsa served in corn tortillas.

Saturday

Breakfast: Egg, mushroom and zucchini frittata.

Lunch: Tuna and boiled egg salad.

Dinner: Homemade gluten-free Mediterranean pizza topped with tomato paste, olives and feta cheese.

Sunday

Breakfast: Omelet with various vegetables.

Lunch: Quinoa salad with green vegetables and nuts.

Dinner: Grilled steak with a side salad.

SUMMARY:

This is a sample week-long meal plan for someone with hypothyroidism. It provides you with plenty of options for a delicious and healthy menu.

Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight

It’s very easy to gain weight with hypothyroidism due to a slow metabolism.

Here are a few tips to help you maintain a healthy weight.

Get plenty of rest: Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Sleeping less than this is linked with fat gain, especially around the belly area (35).

Practice mindful eating: Paying attention to what you're eating, why you’re eating and how fast you’re eating can help you develop a better relationship with food. Studies also show that it can help you lose weight (36, 37).

Try yoga or meditation: Yoga and meditation can help you de-stress and improve your overall health. Research also shows that they are effective at helping you maintain a healthy weight (38).

Try a low to moderate carb diet: Eating a low to moderate amount of carbs is very effective for maintaining a healthy weight. However, avoid trying a ketogenic diet, as eating too few carbs may lower your thyroid hormone levels (39, 40).

SUMMARY:

While it’s easy to gain weight with hypothyroidism, there are plenty of things you can do to help maintain a healthy weight. For example, you can try to get plenty of rest, eat a good amount of protein and practice mindful eating.

The Bottom Line

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, is a health problem that affects 1-2% of people worldwide.

It can cause symptoms such as tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold and many others.

Fortunately, eating the right nutrients and taking medications may help reduce your symptoms and improve thyroid functions.

Nutrients that are great for your thyroid are iodine, selenium and zinc.

On the other hand, eating gluten may cause uncomfortable symptoms for some people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the main cause of hypothyroidism. That’s because Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and celiac disease are closely linked. Some people may have both diseases.

Following a thyroid-friendly diet can help minimize your symptoms and help you maintain a healthy weight. It encourages eating whole, unprocessed foods and lean protein.

I guess what I would do is make a list of foods that I should not eat for both conditions and from that make my list of foods that I can eat and go from there.

Good luck,

lowraind

[RickHow]

A bit of caution for you. You received some excellent advice on foods that are good for hypo-thyroid. But be aware, many of the foods are NOT recommended for CKD. Such as proteins. Take eggs for example. While great for "hypo" because of protein, not good for CKD (the yolks). Another example is beef. good for hypo, not good for CKD. I can only say what I would do if in your position. Go to Google. Search on "diet for hypothyroidism". Jot down the foods you find that recommended. Then search on "diet for CKD" or "diet for CKD stage 3". Now compare your two lists. See which recommended foods are on both lists (such as vegetables). See which foods are on both lists NOT to have. Next doctor visit, talk to your doctor about your findings and see what he/she says. Or of course professional dietician would help (renal). I had an Aunt who had both conditions. The doctors concentrated on the renal diet, as in her condition it was more desirable to keep the kidney as healthy as possible, because there are no medications as such to control it. While with the thyroid, medications are more widely available than for CKD.