Thyroid Issues - Hypothyroidism
Abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include: fatigue, lethargy, memory problems, weight gain, constipation, intolerance to cold, dry hair and skin (especially on bottom of feet), goiter, heavy menstrual periods
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
ESSENTIAL OILS
NATURAL/HERBAL
YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
SUPPLEMENTS & HOMEOPATHIC
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
RECIPES/FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
BEVERAGES
MEALS
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
Abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include: fatigue, lethargy, memory problems, weight gain, constipation, intolerance to cold, dry hair and skin (especially on bottom of feet), goiter, heavy menstrual periods
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
- Fruits: Strawberries
- Vegetables: sea veggies like kelp, dulse, wakame & nori, potatoes (with skin)
- Dairy products (especially eggs with yolks and milk), iodized salt, freshwater fish, saltwater fish and shellfish
- Arame & kelp (sea vegetables)
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
- Raw cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and collard greens, turnips (they are okay if cooked however)
ESSENTIAL OILS
- Clove, myrtle, peppermint, spearmint, lemongrass (thyroid, big toes, bottom of feet, diffuse)
NATURAL/HERBAL
- Ashwaganda, black walnut (in small doses), Thyme
- For weight gain: avoid very low-calorie diets - focus instead on moderate daily exercise and small, frequent meals
YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
- Hormonal Balance Yin Yoga - Adrenal Fatigue & Thyroid Issues (32 minutes - Yoga with Kassandra)
- Improve Thyroid Health (23 minutes - YOGATX)
SUPPLEMENTS & HOMEOPATHIC
- Forskolin: 50 mg twice daily (may lower blood pressure, don't use with prescription blood pressure drugs, should contain 18% forskolin). (if obesity, constipation, goiter and/or frequent headaches)
- Fucus vesiculous 1X, 6C, 30C
- Kelp: 10 grains of powdered kelp daily (should supply 300 mcg iodine)
- Tyrosine: 1,000 mg L-tyrosine daily (after 1 month, add a mixed amino acid complex)
- Vitamin B Complex: 1 pill each morning (look for a B-100 complex with 100 mcg vitamin B12 and biotin, 400 mcg folic acid, and 100 mg all other B vitamins)
- Vitamin C: 1,000 mg daily (reduce if it causes diarrhea)
- Zinc/ Copper: 30 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
- Represents the relationship to truth in your life. Do you lie to others or yourself (or give excuses as to the reasons behind your behavior)? Do you rationalize your own behavior but hold grudges against others for the same behaviors?
- Can also represent an imbalance between rational thought and emotional desire; or feelings of injustice because a lack of being able to speak up or ask for what you want.
RECIPES/FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.
Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
BEVERAGES
- PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie GF VG VT
- Peach-Berry Smoothie LC GF VT
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie GF VT
MEALS
- Avocado & Egg Toast LC GF KT VT
- Baked Pecan-Dijon Fish LC KT
- Balsamic Glazed Fish LC GF KT
- Basil Caesar Salmon KT
- Breakfast Bruschetta LC VT
- Broiled Lobster Tails LC GF KT
- Chicken Potato Bake LC GF
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp LC GF KT
- Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish LC
- Cornmeal Waffles with Strawberry Syrup VG VT
- Crispy Fish LC KT
- Crispy Potato-Crusted Fish LC GF
- Crumb-Topped Salmon LC KT
- Deluxe Egg Salad Sandwich/Wrap LC
- Easy Garlic Shrimp LC GF KT
- Egg Bake LC
- Fish with Dill Breading LC
- Garlic Shrimp Linguine LC
- Harissa Marinated Shrimp LC GF KT
- Healthy Scrambled Eggs LC GF KT VT
- Instapot Crab Legs LC GF KT
- King Crab Legs LC GF KT
- MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce LC GF
- Oven-Fried Fish LC KT
- Pan-Fried Fish Fillets LC
- Pesto Fish LC GF KT
- Salmon with Plum Sauce GF
- Salmon with Spinach Artichoke Sauce GF KT
- Sesame Salmon LC GF KT
- Shrimp & Grits LC KT
- Shrimp & Rice Bowl LC GF KT
- Shrimp Curry Rice LC GF
- Shrimp Power Bowl GF
- Shrimp Scampi LC GF KT
- Shrimp with Homemade Red Sauce LC GF
- Sichuan Shrimp LC GF
- Southern Pecan Catfish GF KT
- Spicy Breakfast Burritos
- Teriyaki Salmon GF KT
- Tilapia with Balsamic Brown Butter LC KT
- Veggie Omelet LC GF KT VT
SIDES/SALADS/SNACKS
- Best Baked Potatoes LC GF VG VT - Eat the skin if you can!
- Deviled Eggs LC GF KT VT
- Hash Brown Potato Casserole VT
- Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs LC GF KT VT
- Pesto Potatoes LC GF VG VT - leave skin on potatoes
- Pickle Deviled Eggs LC GF KT VT
- Ranch Potato Wedges LC GF VG VT
- Roasted Potatoes LC GF VG VT
- Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes GF VG VT
- Smoky Deviled Eggs LC GF KT