DIET PLAN FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM & HYPOTHYROIDISM

  DIET PLAN FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM  & HYPOTHYROIDISM

DIET PLAN FOR HYPERTHYROIDISM

• A person's diet can have an effect on the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Some foods can improve the condition, while others can make symptoms worse or interfere with medications.
• There's no such thing as a hyperthyroidism diet, but what you eat matters. Hyperthyroidism—when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone—can't be prevented or treated through diet alone. It's often treated with prescription medication, so see your doctor immediately if you have hyperthyroidism symptoms.

• Certain foods can help keep your thyroid healthy and reduce some of the negative effects of this condition. Some minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients are necessary to balance thyroid function.

• A low-iodine diet is usually prescribed prior to some treatments for hyperthyroidism. For example, you’ll need to follow a low-iodine diet before having radiation therapy to remove excess or damaged thyroid cells.

• After treatment, it’s still important to balance iodine in your diet. Other foods help to protect your thyroid and reduce the long-term effects of hyperthyroidism.

DIET

1. LOW- IODINE FOODS:

Iodine, which the thyroid gland uses to produce thyroid hormone. Too much iodine in the diet can increase the production of thyroid hormone. A low-iodine diet helps to reduce thyroid hormones.

• Plain cooked barley, oats, millet, buckwheat, bulgur wheat, and quinoa.
• Cereals, pasta, and rice made without high iodine-containing ingredients.
• Homemade bread made without iodized salt.
• Plain unsalted popcorn.
• egg whites
• unsalted nuts and nut butter
• potatoes

2. VEGETABLES ---

Some cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that decrease thyroid hormone production and may reduce iodine uptake by the thyroid. Both of these effects may be beneficial for a person with hyperthyroidism.

• broccoli
• cauliflower
• cabbage
• mustard greens

3. IRON RICH FOODS:

Iron is a nutrient that is important for normal bodily processes, including thyroid health. Iron helps the red blood cells carry oxygen to other cells in the body.

People can maintain an adequate intake of iron by including these foods in their diet:

• fortified cereals
• dark chocolate
• Beans
• green leafy vegetables
• lentils
• nuts
• poultry, such as chicken and turkey
• spinach
• tofu
• sardines

4. CALCIUM & VITAMIN D :

There is an association between longstanding hyperthyroidism and decreased bone mineral density, which can lead to osteoporosis.

Calcium and vitamin D are both nutrients that are important for bone health.

Foods rich in calcium include:

• spinach
• white beans
• calcium-fortified orange juice
• milk
• cheese
• yogurt

Foods rich in vitamin D:

• sunlight
• fatty fish

5.  SELENIUM:

Selenium-rich foods may help to balance thyroid hormone levels and protect your thyroid from the disease. Selenium helps to prevent cell damage and keep your thyroid and other tissues healthy.

Good food sources of selenium include:

• Brazil nuts
• couscous
• chia seeds
• mushrooms
• tea
• meat, such as beef and lamb
• rice
• oat bran
• poultry, such as chicken and turkey
• sunflower seeds

FOODS TO BE AVOIDED IF YOU HAVE HYPERTHYROIDISM:

EXCESSIVE IODINE– FISH, MILK, DAIRY PRODUCT

EGG YOLK, IODIZE SALT/WATER

COUGH SYRUPS, HERBAL OR VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS

TOFU

SUGAR, RED MEAT,

AVOID ALLERGIC FOOD

ALCOHOL

GLUTEN

JUNK FOOD, PROCESSED FOOD

TEA COFFEE, MUSHROOMS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIET PLAN FOR  HYPOTHYROIDISM Hypothyroidism occurs when levels of the two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), are too low. Although changing your diet alone isn’t enough to restore normal thyroid hormone levels, avoiding some foods and eating more of others can improve your body’s absorption of these hormones. There is no specific hypothyroidism diet. Nutrient-rich foods that improve your health may also benefit your thyroid gland. Certain compounds and supplements may help as well. These include: eggs: whole eggs are best, as much of their iodine and selenium are found in the yolk, while the whites are full of protein meat: all meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, etc. fish: all seafood, including salmon, tuna, halibut, shrimp, etc. vegetables: all vegetables — cruciferous vegetables are fine to eat in moderate amounts, especially when cooked Antioxidant-rich fruits: all other fruits, including berries, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, etc. gluten-free grains and seeds: rice, buckwheat, quinoa, chia seeds, and flax seeds dairy: all dairy products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. beverages: water and other non-caffeinated beverages People with hypothyroidism should eat a diet based on vegetables, fruits, and lean meats. They are low in calories and very filling, which may help prevent weight gain. SUPPLEMENTS Iodine: people with iodine deficiency might be at risk of hypothyroidism  Selenium: Selenium helps “activate” thyroid hormones so they can be used by the body. Trusted Sourc This essential mineral also has antioxidant benefits, which means it may protect the thyroid gland from damage by molecules called free radicals. Example-  tuna, sardines, eggs, and legumes. Zinc: zinc helps the body “activate” thyroid hormones. Avoid taking your thyroid hormone at the same time as: Walnuts Soybean flour Cottonseed meal Iron supplements or multivitamins containing iron Calcium supplements Antacids that contain aluminum, magnesium or calcium Some ulcer medications, such as sucralfate (Carafate) Some cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as those containing cholestyramine (Prevalite) and colestipol (Colestid) -------------------------------------------------------------