I saw on the Thyroid UK website to avoid Kale. I have had an underactive thyroid for 40 years and never been told to avoid foods. On researching this find, I found that all cruciferous vegetables should be avoided. I really don't know what to make of all this.
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Looneytunes, Raw goitrogens may be a problem for some people and for undiagnosed/untreated patients as they may reduce thyroid function. Light cooking reduces goitrogenous properties. If you've not had ill effects eating goitrogens there's no reason to change your diet.
Looneytunes, just want to add that the only food which really needs to be avoided is soy (fermented soy is fine) which is very bad us.
I found this about it. I very rarely cook nuts and I wanted to add kale to smoothies but that looks like a no no thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatm...
If in "large amounts" and raw, uncooked - I avoid kale only 'cos it's cow fodder & disgusting to me! - other stuff is fine as part of a balanced diet - such as old-fashioned meat (or fish) & 2 veg etc. nothing to worry over
Only in excess and NEVER raw!
I asked an Endo about this. He said if I have always eaten such foods, I should not worry.
My private dietician has recommended I up my crucifer veg to help my liver, I put a handful raw of watercress or kale in my nutrition bullet smoothie. What side effect am I looking for?
I have started eating kale most days as an eye consultant told me to eat it because it helps with my macular degeneration. should I not eat it because of my underactive thyroid or eat it because it will help with my eye disorder????