Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid is not making enough thyroid hormone, specifically triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). While a lot of people might not see symptoms in the earlier stages, this condition can lead to obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. You can very accurately take a thyroid function test to see the sate your thyroid is in.
There are hormone replacements that can help with your condition if needed, but we here at fitlife.tv are all about helping you and your body naturally. Through juicing and avoiding certain foods, which I will go over in a minute, you can learn to prevent the progression of Hypothyroidism while trying to heal your thyroid naturally.
Foods to Avoid
Before going into the specific foods to avoid, you’d probably like to know why it is why have to avoid certain foods at all (I know I would).
Some foods contain what are known as Goitrogens. Goitrogens inhibit iodine metabolism in your body. So why is this important? Your body uses iodine to produce important thyroid hormones. If you are consuming a lot of Goitrogens, thyroid hormone is inhibited, which is bad for someone that already has trouble producing these hormones through Hypothyroidism.
Note: If you DO NOT have Hypothyroidism, it is perfectly safe to consume most of these foods that contain Goitrogens. A lot of these foods are still extremely healthy and provide many benefits to you and your body. This is a list of foods that will further contribute to Hypothyroidism and should be avoided by people that already suffer from this condition.
Okay, so let’s get down to the Goitrogen-containing foods you want to avoid:
1. Vegetables – Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Kale, Spinach, Turnips, Millet, and Mustard Greens.
2. Nuts and Beans – Soybeans, Peanuts, Linseed, and Pine Nuts.
3. Fruits – Strawberries and Peaches.
There are other foods out there that contain Goitrogens so make sure you educate yourself if you plan on trying to naturally heal your thyroid. It is also important to note that some foods are fine to eat as long as it is in moderation.
One of the foods you want to always avoid is SOY. Soy is extremely high in Goitrogens and is featured in one form or another in many foods so be careful and always look at the ingredients for anything you plan on putting into your body.
Cooking is King!
Research has shown that cooking foods helps take out the Goitrogens, making it safer to eat for someone with Hypothyroidism. So if you just have to have some of those veggies, remember, limit your consumption and always cook them to eliminate most of the Goitrogens.
What to Juice and Eat for Hypothyroidism
The most important thing you want to do is not juice Goitrogen-containing foods since they are still in a raw state. However, don’t start freaking out just yet! There are plenty of substitutes that you can safely juice and eat that will not contribute to your condition.
Here is a list of some foods that you can safely juice and eat:
Beetroot
Beetroot Leaves
Chard
Celery Leaves
Romaine
Zucchini
Cucumber
Grapefruit
Lemon
Limes
Oranges
Watermelon
There are plenty of other options available, so please make sure to do your research!
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