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I also have no functioning thyroid and have trouble losing or even maintaining a good weight. I do take a replacement thyroid hormone but when I turned 50 the doctor lowered my dosage due to concern for the number of years I’d been on the drug as well as the additionsl risk of osteoporsis. Since that point I’ve been one slow pony and I can gain weight just smelling food. Over the years I have been told certain things that would be better for me–such as avoiding anything high in iodine (including iodized salts)–but I have never heard anything about not eating cruciferous vegetables. As most of what you listed are some of my favorite vegetables, can you explain why to avoid these vegetables? Anything that might explain some of the strange medical problems I have (which my doctor says could be diet related)is of interest to me. Thanks for any help and comments.
Hi, abeg. Cruciferous vegetables are relatively high in goitrogens, which can interfere with the drug’s activity, and in people who do not take the drug, can interfere with the body’s production of thryoid hormones.
However, small amounts here and there are not going to completely disrupt your health. Try to favor other vegetables.Hi, Ossie-Sharon, and thank you for your help. I hadn’t been aware of that about those vegetables (obviously) but will keep it in mind when planning my salad and vegetable choices. Fortunately, I do like most vegetables so it won’t be too hard to cut back on those kinds. Are there any fruits I should be avoiding or cutting back? And what is the limits on fruits for a day? I noticed there are a great many vegetables that are unlimited but is that true of any fruits? Or does the sugars in fruits make them a limited per day item? Again, thanks for you help.
Hi, abeg. The sugar in fruits does limit them a little, but health authorities still maintain a daily maximum of 4 servings per day. If you are diabetic, it is recommended that you spread these out throughout the day, and have them with a source of protein.
The only fruits considered to contain goitrogenic potential are peaches, pears, and strawberries.Hi, Ossie-Sharon. I will keep that in mind about those fruits as well. Again, I like most fruits so that shouldn’t be any problem to pick something else. I will be going in for general blood tests and a test on my thyroid function tomorrow since as I mentioned I do have health issues and my doctor wants to check things now. I don’t expect she’ll have any objections to this diet at all though. Thanks again for all your help.
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