Q: No diet has been proven to improve thyroid function or treat a thyroid problem. Making drastic changes to your diet or adding supplements may cause more problems, so be sure to check with your doctor before you do anything, especially if you take thyroid medication. If you take thyroid medication, avoid taking it along with: Walnuts Cottonseed meal Soy flour Iron or calcium containing supplements Antacids Ulcer medication Cholesterol-lowering drugs Soy can inhibit absorption of your thyroid hormones if taken too close to a dose of medication. In addition, eating too many products that contain soy can also cause problems for someone who has borderline hypothyroidism. You can still eat soy in moderation but do not make it part of your daily diet. If you use soymilk as a replacement for dairy milk, then try replacing soy milk with rice, almond, coconut, or hemp milk. Soy is fine for people with hyperthyroidism. Fruits and vegetables are a healthy addition to any diet. Make sure that you eat a variety of different fruits and vegetables. You can eat fruits and vegetables that are either fresh, frozen, or canned. Even though nearly all animal products contain iodine in moderate to high levels, you will still need to get some protein in your diet. Avoid processed meats and choose fresh cuts of meat instead. Try to include a serving of lean protein every day, such as: Skinless chicken or turkey Lean cuts of beef Pork tenderloin All three are necessary for healthy thyroid function and taking these supplements may even improve thyroid function in some people. Find a multivitamin that contains 100% (and no more than 100%) of your recommended daily allowance of zinc, selenium, and vitamin D. Zinc. Adult men require 11 milligrams and adult women require 9 milligrams of zinc per day. Selenium. Adult men and women require 55 micrograms of selenium per day. Do not take more than 200 micrograms per day. Vitamin D. Adult men and women up to 70 years old need 600 IU (15 micrograms) of vitamin D every day. Men and women older than 70 require 800 IUs (20 micrograms) of vitamin D every day. Do not take any iodine supplements. Whether you have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, anyone with thyroid problems should not take iodine supplements. It may be necessary for you to follow a low-iodine diet for a couple of weeks if you are going to have this procedure. Many foods contain iodine, but some contain high amounts and you will need to watch your intake of these foods. Foods to limit or avoid include: Fish and shellfish Dairy products Iodized salt Anything that contains carrageenan, agar-agar, alginate, nori, iodate dough conditioners, and FD&C red dye #3 Eggs and products that contain eggs (egg whites are okay) Milk chocolate Blackstrap molasses Soy and products that contain soy
A: Ask your doctor before making changes to your diet. Limit your intake of soy if you are taking hormones or have hypothyroidism. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Include a moderate amount of lean protein. Take a supplement that contains zinc, selenium, and vitamin D. Reduce your iodine intake if you are scheduled for radioactive iodine uptake or therapy.

Q: If you want to gauge how interested your man is in marriage, try bringing up your plans for the future. For instance, you might talk about where you'd like to live, whether or not you'd like to have children, or what type of career you'd like to eventually have. Casually mention him as part of the plans, then pay attention to his reaction. For example, you might say something like, "I'd love for us to take a trip to Europe together one day." That will let him know he's included in your dreams. If he says something like, "I'd really love that!" then he may be thinking of a future together, too. If his answer is non-committal, like "Yeah, maybe," he may not be as invested as you are. Seeing other people in a happy, committed relationship might just get him thinking about popping the question, too.If either of you have friends who are great examples of a healthy, strong marriage, try to make plans with them whenever you can. For instance, you might have cook-outs, plan fun double-dates to movies or restaurants, or even go on a trip together Attending a wedding together can be another way to get marriage on his mind. If you really want him to know that you're hoping to be engaged soon, pick up a magazine or catalog featuring engagement rings. Then, casually browse through it when he's around, and show him a few of the ones you really love. Not only will this let him know you're thinking of marriage, but it will help him know what your tastes are. For instance, he might be imagining a classic ring with a large diamond, while you might prefer a non-traditional gemstone or an unusual design. Try not to show him rings that are way out of his price range. If he thinks your tastes are more expensive than he can meet, he might be hesitant to buy a ring at all. If you'd prefer not to have a ring at all, you can tell him that instead of showing him rings. It will still let him know you're thinking about marriage. to him if you think he's ready but hasn't made the move yet. Don't be afraid to take charge! If you really want to be engaged but your man hasn't popped the question yet, there's no reason you can't ask him, instead. It's up to you whether you get down on one knee or offer a ring, but do make it clear that you're asking him to marry you. Try to think of a way to make the proposal special and personal, like taking him to the place where you had your first date or a spot with a really romantic view. Once you're there, tell him how much he means to you, then ask him if he'll be yours forever!
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Talk about your future together. Spend time with happily married couples. Point out engagement rings you like for an obvious hint. Propose