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DIYou need to consume five food groups to improve your thyroid health. This is for everybody and especially if you have hypothyroidism.
First are foods that are rich in selenium. You get them from Brazil nuts. If you can just presoak two Brazil nuts per day and consume them, you will get almost 100 to 200 mcg of selenium. Selenium helps in improving thyroid function and also the production of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. This is a great way of keeping your thyroid health in check.
Second, you need iodine in your diet. Iodine deficiency has been linked with two billion people developing thyroid problems around the world as per the WHO. You can get iodine from iodized salt. In India, we commonly use iodized salt like Tata Namak. You can also get iodine from seaweed like nori and kelp, and even strawberries are a rich source of iodine. Iodine helps in protecting your thyroid health and reducing the risk of goitrogens, which are associated with swelling and inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Third, you need antioxidants. Antioxidants take care of the free radicals that are floating around in the body and affecting the thyroid gland. You can get antioxidants from berries, cherries, and strawberries. All these astringent foods are a great source of antioxidants. They help in reducing oxidative stress and improving overall immunity and health.
Fourth, you need zinc in your diet. Zinc is known to improve thyroid function. The best source of zinc is pumpkin seeds. You can soak one teaspoon of pumpkin seeds overnight or chew them well in the morning with your fruits. This is a great way to improve your zinc levels.
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