Changing diet

[Kathryn-R]

Information overload on many different changes to diet to help hypothyroidism! Is there any common foods that I should try eradicating from my diet first? Any suggestions

[shaws Administrator]

This is a link which will be helpful:

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/treatm...

[thyr01d in reply to shaws]

Hi Shaws, your reply is really helpful but now I'm wondering:

as a vegan (no meat, fish, eggs or dairy)

no gluten

none of the foods on that list, especially soy

what can I eat?

POTATOES, hooray for potatoes!!!

[Clutter]

Kathryn-R, avoid all forms of unfermented soy which is very thyroid unfriendly. Google "goitrogens" for foods which can upset thyroid. I don't suggest you exclude all goitrogens, just the ones you identify as being irritants. There may be none which upset you.

if you have autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's), 100% gluten-free diet is worth trying as it can reduce flare ups and antibodies. Some members without Hashimoto's have found gluten-free improves digestion and reduces bloating, gas, and constipation/diarrhoea.

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[shaws Administrator]

This is re drugs etc:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

thyroid.about.com/od/thyroi...

Some advice from this forum:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...