The 3 worst foods for thyroid

[Nicole6]

Hi,

You see the ad "the three worst foods for thyroid" and the other ad that goes something like "the food you should eat every morning for thyroid". I don't know. Could someone tell me so I don't get rooked into buying these books?

Thanks

[Clutter]

Nicole, I've not seen the ad.

Generally, avoid all types of soy (except fermented soy), avoid raw cruciferous veg (lightly cooked is usually fine) and if you have Hashimoto's adopt a gluten-free diet.

[Nicole6 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you. Gluten-free sounds like "let me die now". I have only seen my endo once. I asked him about glutrogenic foods and he pooopooed them. He said it's toxins. He said I have thyroidism an autoimmune problem and a problem with converting t4 to t3 and said that he wanted to study me. He asked pharmacy for Armour and was refused (Veterans Administration). He did a lot of blood testing I will find out in 3 weeks. I need to driillll him further.

[Hidden in reply to Nicole6]

Your endo sounds more reasonable than most even if he didnt understand the food issues.

[humanbean in reply to Nicole6]

Going gluten-free was a huge irritation and annoyance and I hated having to do it. But I tried it as an experiment and got benefits from it within a week, so I've stuck with it. I know that for some people it takes a lot longer than a week to see any results, but I would definitely recommend trying it for at least 3 months.

I've been gluten-free for 7 months now, and I'm just beginning to adapt to it mentally. I don't resent it quite so much any more. So it shouldn't feel like a chore for ever.

[judyv42 in reply to Nicole6]

Have the same non-conversion issue. My Doc put m on liothyronine in addition to levothyroxin and I also take kelp. Other commenters have mentioned the food issues- soy, cruciferous veggies. Avoid Calcium supplements within 4 hours of taking your thyroid meds. Make sure to take your meds on an EMPTY stomach.

Good luck!

[Sandybeach1964 in reply to Clutter]

What is fermented soy please?

[Clutter in reply to Sandybeach1964]

Sandybeach, whfoods.com/genpage.php?tna... Please ignore the comments about the health properties of non-fermented soy later in the article.

[Glynisrose]

No soya of any kind. Make sure any veges are thoroughly cooked and all things in moderation!

[megarub]

(@Nicole6 - hope it's ok if I hijack your thread a moment ..)

Clutter - are you thinking eating fermented soy such as natto is ok for hypothyroid conditions? [I can't get the link you provide to open]

[Clutter in reply to megarub]

Megarub, HU truncates links which breaks them sometimes. Google fermented soy and you'll find info. Natto is supposed to be fine for hypos.