Spinach...good or bad?
RainDrops930
Posts: 46 Member
Look, I understand that this post might seem ridiculous or silly. I get that. But me, being slightly paranoid about everything I eat, was just casually surfing the web, and I came across articles about raw spinach being bad due to Goitrogens? People say it can actually cause hypothyroidism? Does anyone know if this is actually true or not?
I eat about 2-3 cups of raw spinach per day, both in smoothies and also in salads. I love it, and I thought it was very good for me.
I eat about 2-3 cups of raw spinach per day, both in smoothies and also in salads. I love it, and I thought it was very good for me.
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I eat spinach salads every day for lunch! I also put it in my nutri bullet..hasnt hurt me yet0
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I would advise you to STOP being paranoid about everything you eat. And yeah, you can't believe everything you read on the internet. I can't find anything from a reputable source saying to avoid or limit spinach.0
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I'll let you know when I get a goiter. If it worries you, vary your greens a bit. I'm not a huge kale fan, so I usually put spinach in my smoothies, or eat a big raw spinach salad.0
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I haven't grown any horns from them yet?0
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Spinach good.0
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I eat about 5oz of spinach a couple times a week, but I cook it. Don't like it raw.0
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People with hypothyroidism are advised to avoid raw spinach, as well as other 'healthy' foods, that can affect thyroid, but I'm not sure it actually causes hypothyroidism. I'd suggest having your levels checked regularly if you are concerned.0
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spinach is good for you and you should continue to eat it. Even if you mix in half spinach and half leafy greens in your salad!0
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I eat SO much spinach. Totally fine over here!0
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I love me some spinach!0
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I never heard that before and I also eat a lot of Spinach everyday, so now I'm curious and sure will do some research0
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It did wonders for Popeye!0
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I LOVE cooked spinach with mustard on it!0
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deviboy1592 wrote: »It did wonders for Popeye!
Great forearms but I'm pretty sure he had a stroke or something.
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jenglish712 wrote: »deviboy1592 wrote: »It did wonders for Popeye!
Great forearms but I'm pretty sure he had a stroke or something.
Actually he's doing quite well, he switched from spinach to kale and has a new movie coming out in 2016! He even looks bigger!0 -
If you avoided every food that some crack pot on the internet warns you about, you'll never eat anything.
If you have a medical condition that calls for you to avoid certain foods, then do so. Otherwise, ignore the crazies on the internet and just eat a varied diet appropriate to your weight loss/maintenance/gain goals.0 -
Frankly, too much of anything is not necessarily a good thing, but I have never heard of spinach causing any diseases or issues and I eat it daily, and have for years. It can, however, exacerbate other problems a person may have already had, as many foods can.
You can't live your life in fear of food.0 -
Spinach ALL DAY, ERRY DAY! I put it in wraps, make spinach salads, nutri bullet, soups, eeeeeverything.0
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Goitrogens sounds like something from Star Trek.0
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Have it a few times a week minimum. I use it in eggs, as a side, in salads, in shakes. Love me some spinach! Haven't gotten sick from it yet either. It was on my 'limited' foods list after my embolism due to being on blood thinners but otherwise I have not heard any negatives about it.... been off those a long time so back to all the stuff I love0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »People with hypothyroidism are advised to avoid raw spinach, as well as other 'healthy' foods, that can affect thyroid, but I'm not sure it actually causes hypothyroidism. I'd suggest having your levels checked regularly if you are concerned.
This. IF you have a thyroid problem, raw spinach (among other things) is advisable to avoid. If you lightly steam it, or cook it whichever way you prefer, it is not an issue. Again, this is only for people who do have a thyroid problem. So if you do not have a thyroid problem, you do not need to worry.0 -
Wow, my doctor never told me to avoid spinach, or broccoli, or any other greens.0
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Some people have kidney stones related to spinach... but only certain types of stones so again... that would come from a Physician.0
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Must.stop.reading.internet.0
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I'd eat spinach every day if I could. Unfortunately it can make me a little uncomfortable, especially before a date.0
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I got kidney stones from eating too much spinach. But I was eating a TON of it. I still love it, now I just have don't eat a bag a day. I also think that my kidneys are a little wonky too.0
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So many "good" veggies and fruits aren't good In large volumes for hypothyroid. It's crazy when you start reading up on it. Kale, broccoli, spinach, strawberries, peaches, Brussel sprouts, soy beans, cauliflower and other stuff. My endocrinologist though has just told me to stay away from dairy, gluten and sugar.0
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Eat your spinach.0
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