Foods

[Looneytunes]

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.

[shaws Administrator]

These are two links - each with a different aspect:

naturalendocrinesolutions.c...

drfuhrman.com/library/cruci...

[Clutter]

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.

[Clutter]

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.

[Looneytunes]

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...

[Spareribs]

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

[Glynisrose]

Only in excess and NEVER raw!

[Holby18]

I asked an Endo about this. He said if I have always eaten such foods, I should not worry.

[sulamaye]

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?

[mandy-white]

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????

[Looneytunes in reply to mandy-white]

I think eat what you like as long as you don't take your meds at the same time.