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Hi, lashaeis12. Hopefully you are being followed by a healthcare professional familiar with your case. Are you currently taking thyroid medication?
Eating for hypothyroidism is more about what to avoid rather than “ideal foods”. The following are considered “goitroagens” and not recommended in large amounts or in high frequency with hypothyroid or during treatment:
– Cruciferous vegetables (i.e. cabbage, brussels sprouts, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, “greens”)
– Soy
– Some fruits, such as peaches, strawberries
– Radishes
– PeanutsI too have hypothyroidism and am on medication. I have not been able to lose weight but have eaten many foods on this list in big quantities. Maybe that’s why. I hate to give them up. I always thought they would be good for me. It’s disappointing. Bye to spinach green shakes and cabbage I, a nourishing veggie soup. No more strawberries on my oatmeal either. By taking this advice perhaps I’ll notice a little weight loss. Thanks for the info.
I too have hypothyroidism and am on medication. I have not been able to lose weight but have eaten many foods on this list in big quantities. Maybe that’s why. I hate to give them up. I always thought they would be good for me. It’s disappointing. Bye to spinach green shakes and cabbage in a nourishing veggie soup. No more strawberries on my oatmeal either. By taking this advice perhaps I’ll notice a little weight loss. Thanks for the info.
I am so confused. I spoke to a nutritionist today who said not to give up the cruciferous veggies when you have thyroid problems. She’s very knowledgeable and has written a book. She said to balance and keep all in moderation. I know that spinach, cauliflower and cabbage are nutritious. Does anyone else in the nutrition field have an opinion?
I had my thyroid removed March 2013 and am on medication. Since then, I have gained weight that I can’t lose. I was just reading others notes about limiting the amount of cruciferous vegetables I eat – I was unaware of any food restrictions/limitations. Obviously I’ve missed something – could anyone tell me why these foods are problematic?
Scoseby, this is what Ossie Sharon wrote a few days ago. Perhaps they promote goiter growth by the sound of the word goitroagens. I do not really know myself.
“Eating for hypothyroidism is more about what to avoid rather than “ideal foods”. The following are considered “goitroagens” and not recommended in large amounts or in high frequency with hypothyroid or during treatment:
– Cruciferous vegetables (i.e. cabbage, brussels sprouts, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, “greens”)
– Soy
– Some fruits, such as peaches, strawberries
– Radishes
– PeanutsHi, Catmarie. Moderation is often the solution in these cases, but since that is so difficult to define – and might be different for different people – it is simplest to say to avoid it. In your case, since you have been eating large amounts, probably cutting back would already be helpful, without giving it up entirely. It would also help to cook the cruciferous vegetables before eating.
Hi, scosbey. Those foods interfere with thyroid hormone activity – so if you are not taking replacement medication, this can further diminish the effects of what you already have, and if you are taking medication, it can in essence block the effects.
Thank you, Ossie Sharon for explaining more about the cruciferous veggies. I will cut back on them. It helps to know that I should cook them. I usually do anyway.
I have had thyroid problems, and a weight problem for 32 years. I have never
been told by any health care professional that I should avoid
any foods. I wasn’t told about any of the problems (weight gain,
slower metabolism, nervousness, etc.) until after they presented
a real problem. Thanks for the info.I have had both thyroid removed and cancer treatment. My doctor and oncologist have never told me to avoid any particular foods. As a mother of 4 we have broccoli almost every night. It concerns me that perhaps I should be avoiding the list by Ossie-Sharon. Do you think I should stop eating these?
Manningjm, we are here to make changes. I for one am going to cut way back on cruciferous vegetables. I’ve gone for years with slow metabolism so maybe this will help. It’s worth a try even if only for a few months to see if we can make a difference. It’s very hard since almost no veggies are left without greens. I will miss my spinach shakes. I know I can’t cut them all out completely, but I’ll reduce my intake and see what happens.
To Ossie-Sharon; yes I am now taking Levothyroxin for Hypothyroidism. I don’t understand why the list for foods not to eat is so accesible and the foods that we can eat seems to be a mystery. I’ve never been over weight and have not gone over 150 lbs until now. I am noticing weight gain and am panicking. I just would like to have some breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas for myself so that I can keep things under control. I’ve cut out the cruciferous vegetables because I had a goiter and thank God its gone now post radioiodine treatment and I don’t want to relive having another one. Thanks all for your input.
Hi, lashaeis12. I’m not sure what you mean by the right foods being a mystery (?) In the Menu Planner food lists, those in the light blues are the recommended foods. If you know what you personally need to avoid to prevent an interaction with your thyroid medication, then you’re all set to make choices for your meals.
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