Healthy eating for Hypothyroidism

What to eat

1. Iodine is an essential nutrient for the production of thyroid hormone, and if you don’t have enough in your diet, thyroid function is compromised. Sea vegetables like kelp, nori, kombu, and wakame are the richest sources of iodine, which can also be found in scallops, shrimp, and yogurt.

2. Because vitamin D deficiency is closely tied to insufficient thyroid function, it’s important that you get plenty of sunshine (our body’s main way of absorbing vit D). The best dietary sources of vitamin D are fatty fish, especially wild salmon, which is also a good source of iodine!

3. Selenium is another key nutrient that plays a protective role in supporting thyroid function. Brazil nuts are a particularly rich source of selenium, and research shows that Brazil nuts are even more effective at increasing blood levels of selenium than taking selenium capsules.

4. Copper, iron, and zinc are all important for healthy thyroid function, and sesame seeds are a great source of all three of these essential nutrients.