Once we have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, paying
attention to the foods that we should and should not be eating is critical to
our overall health and how we feel. So-called “health foods” can actually be
some of the questionable food for hypothyroidism, and should be approached with
caution.
Healthy green
vegetables are great, but if they come from the cruciferous family such as
broccoli, kale, and so on you need to be very careful about the amount that you
eat and when you eat them. They can greatly affect your body’s ability to
absorb your thyroid medications.
The best approach is to eat them later in the day so there
is been plenty time between when you took your medication and when you are
putting these foods in your body. Some people suggest that you avoid the
cruciferous vegetables altogether, however they have so many health benefits I
just cannot agree with that. If you are careful about the amount that you eat,
and when you eat them, you should be okay.
Be sure to do your research and speak with your doctor
about the different choices of food for hypothyroidism issues. What is true for one person may not be true for
another. I found that Dr.
Joel Fuhrman has a phenomenal grasp on the concept of food for health. His
concepts of the foods we eat and how they affect our bodies system is very
informative.
