One of the first things that you have to modify in your lifestyle when you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism is your diet. Aside from being a genetic predisposition, one of the possible causes of your disease is your unhealthy and unbalanced diet on the first place. And this is something that you have to change if you want to regain back or help stabilize the function of your thyroid gland. You must start and be committed to a hypothyroid diet if you want yourself treated as early as possible.
Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by under-activity of the thyroid gland. Often, the disease is unnoticed for years. Blood test may not accurately detect the condition though symptoms may be manifest. Sometimes, the standard laboratory test could not give a conclusive finding over hypothyroidism cases. Telltale signs of hypothyroidism include chronic lethargy, constipation, cold intolerance and dry rough skin. Those who are in a high risk category for thyroid problem, such as those whose mother or direct family members has the condition, in their menopausal stage, has been living a highly-stressful life, and suffering from hormonal imbalances – are highly advised to maintain a hypothyroid diet and start to be conscious of their nutritional intakes.
Recommended in a hypothyroid diet are those foods which provide the following:
- Tyrosine-rich foods. Tyrosine is an amino acid which combines with iodine to produce the hormone thyroxine. It can be found in foods such as meat, fish, turkey and chicken breast, low fat dairy product, yogurt, avocado, bananas, almonds, lima beans, lentils, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. When taking tyrosine supplement, make it a habit to take it before meals so that it does not work against other amino acids. Or it can be taken with carbohydrate foods since they not break down into amino acids.
- Iodine-rich foods. Iodine is highly linked to the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine can be obtained through eating seafoods, such as fishes, sea vegetables and other food sources from salty waters. Those who are considering taking an iodine supplement must consult a doctor first in order to know the appropriate dosage as it is known to produce potential problems when consumed at a higher level.
- Vitamin-rich foods. The wide array of vitamins such as A,C,D and E are known as anti-oxidants and aside from that function they have been associated with helping the thyroid optimize its function.
The old saying “we are what we eat” speaks for the state of health that most people are in. Even those who have hypothyroid would discover how a careful hypothyroid diet can improve their condition. Using a natural thyroid supplement can also help.
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