foods to eat for thyroid health
The claim: Eating too much broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts can interfere with thyroid function. The facts: Itâs true that these foods, which are described as goitrogenic, can make the thyroid function less efficiently, says Dr. R. Mack Harrell, an endocrinologist with Memorial Health Systems in Hollywood, Fla., because they can prevent the thyroid from getting enough iodine to function properly.
âTo eat a healthy diet in general is going to support a healthy thyroid.â Instead of concentrating on a few specific foods, your diet should mostly consist of whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables and lean protein, she added. The claim: You should make sure you get enough iodine in your diet, or you might develop a goiter. The facts: In the past, a goiter â swelling in the neck caused by enlargement of the thyroid â was linked to diets deficient in iodine, but that hasnât been a widespread phenomenon in the United States in decades.