just trying new food

Hi thought i would start eating soya and linseed bread as wholemeal seems to make me bloated any ideas if its good for you?

[PinkNinja]

Soya isn't generally recommended for people with hypothyroidism but I'm not sure about hyperthyroidism. I believe it is due to the phyto-oestrogens but I'm not entirely sure. I expect there have been questions about it on here before so it may be worth doing a search. Also Googling it might get you more information.

This search on the forum turns up many discussions which may have the answers for you if no one else is able to answer this evening. Meanwhile if I discover anything else I will let you know

thyroiduk.healthunlocked.co...

Could you please confirm your diagnosis so that people know what to advise. Thanks

Sorry I couldn't be more help

Carolyn x

[PinkNinja in reply to PinkNinja]

This article suggests that it might actually help with hyperthyroidism, but I don't know how accurate it is

livestrong.com/article/5051...

[PinkNinja]

You may be fine with soya then. I have only heard about it possibly making hypothyroidism worse and it possibly reducing absorption of thyroid hormones. Obviously this won't affect you, but it would be worth seeing if anyone else has any advise

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really sorry not having a good day its hypothyroidism if thats the one for under active so i take it i shouldnt be eating it sorry to mess you around.

[PinkNinja in reply to Hidden]

You haven't messed me around. I'm having one of those days too The linseed sounds like a good idea though. Some people feel that occasional intake of soya is ok but not on a regular basis, however this does tend to get disputed. Personally I stay clear as I tend to suffer oestrogen dominance anyway. You may be fine with small, infrequent amounts. If you do decide to try it, you may want to keep a food/symptom diary to see if it is affecting you.

I don't tolerate bread very well. I can eat small amounts but I'm not sure what it is about bread that causes me problems. Some people with coeliac disease have similar symptoms. Perhaps this is something worth checking out? For some people it's just the method used for mass-produced supermaket/brand loaves and they are much better with bakery-bought or home-made breads.

Sorry I can't be more specific. There seems to be a bit of debate on this subject, although it does seem that it interferes with absorption of thyroxine.

I hope you do find a more definitive answer.

Carolyn x

[thedoghouse]

The linseed bread didn't do anything for me but using Spelt Flour instead of the modern wheat we have now has made a huge difference. The wheat we eat today is not the same as was grown only 50 years ago, Spelt is an ancient form of wheat. Spelt flour is available in white and wholemeal from Sainsbury and health food shops. I have been making my own bread and feel so much better, all the bloating has gone. Spelt pasta is also available. If you Google Modern Wheat it will explain all.

[Hidden]

Hi fletch27.

I used to love that bread and really missed it when I went gf.

It depends on what was making you bloated. The soya/linseed bread also contains wheat flour and cracked wheat, so if wheat is giving you problems the switch won't help. Linseeds are full of fibre, which could make you more bloated, but they are very good at getting the bowel moving, which could make you feel better if that's a problem.

Have you thought about quitting wheat for a week or two to see if it helps?

I've been gf since April and didn't see much improvement in bloating until my T4 was raised, which seems to have made things slightly better. I think for me, the bloating was due to fluid retention from being hypo rather than intestinal problems.

Good luck!