Supporting thyroid with food

Foods that support thyroid

Seaweed-Iodine This underwater plant is a tremendous source of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, so you definitely want to add it to your diet. Seaweed comes in many forms, but the two most often used for cooking are raw seaweed and nori.

Nori is a crunchy, briny, paper-like sheet used to make sushi. In many ways nori wraps like tortilla wraps and can be used to wrap tuna and avocado rolls.

Here are some food ideas: seaweed snack chips, seaweed fried rice, fish tacos with a seaweed slaw

Brazil nuts- Selenium Just one Brazil nut contains 96 micrograms of selenium, almost twice your daily requirement. Doctors advise eating no more than five Brazil nuts a day to avoid potential health risks like selenium toxicity.

Pumkin seeds- Zinc Small but mighty, pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc with about 8 mg of zinc in a three-ounce serving. They're also a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, and easy to add to things like oatmeal, trail mix ,and on top of grain bowls.

Salmon-Tyrosine Salmon does double duty and is a good source of iodine and omega-3 fatty acids, which can help with thyroid health. Omega-3s can reduce inflammation, which can cause thyroid dysfunction. Iodine also helps the body produce and use thyroid hormone efficiently. Try sockeye salmon. A 6-ounce fillet of cooked sockeye salmon contains 235% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of tyrosine, as well as 45 grams of protein and other healthy fats.

Oatmeal- Packed with selenium helps produce thyroid hormones. Have a bowl for breakfast topped with pumpkin seeds for another double dose!