Broccoli and cauliflower and thyroid?

speedy740

I have been on eltrioxin for 10 years for hypothyroidism. I have been good no changes everything is on track. I have been eating at LEAST about 1 cup of broccoli and about 1 cup of cauliflower both raw and at least a cup of each cooked a day. Total of 2 cups of each a day, plus other veggies, tomatoes, peppers, cukes, celery etc. prob like a total of 5-6 cups of veggies in total a day. I love them ????. I have been reading a lot lately on how these two veggies specifically broccoli, may effect my thyroid and not sure if I should cut back or be concerned. I am only 100 lbs and I have zero problems digesting these abundance of veggies, but just thought maybe it might be effecting my thyroid and I don't know. I'm not having any effects but just want to see if anyone out there has had any experience with this issue???

So_Much_Fab

I'm hypo and I've read many articles that suggest that we avoid foods such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.

Source: Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/hypothyroidism#ixzz2q0iGTjkj

However, I do eat most of those foods in moderation with no obvious negative consequences. Your mileage may vary.

sjp_511

Everything I have seen on the topic has said that goitrogenic veggies are okay if cooked. Consumption of them raw should be limited for people with thyroid problems.

speedy740

I'm hypo and I've read many articles that suggest that we avoid foods such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.

Source: Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/hypothyroidism#ixzz2q0iGTjkj

However, I do eat most of those foods in moderation with no obvious negative consequences. Your mileage may vary.

Do u think for my size I'm eating too many of them? Just looking for others opinions on it...I think no but what do you guys think?

evileen99

You should be asking your endocrinologist these questions, not internet strangers.

So_Much_Fab

I'm hypo and I've read many articles that suggest that we avoid foods such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.

Source: Hypothyroidism | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/hypothyroidism#ixzz2q0iGTjkj

However, I do eat most of those foods in moderation with no obvious negative consequences. Your mileage may vary.

Do u think for my size I'm eating too many of them? Just looking for others opinions on it...I think no but what do you guys think?

Talk to your endo and see what he/she has to say...it's really hard to say. You might want to cut back a little just to be on the safe side, especially since you're eating the broccoli and cauliflower raw.

shelltherunner

My endo told me to eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of veggies and fruit. She also encouraged me to drink soy milk when my appetite is low so I can get enough calories/protein/calcium. The only thing she told me to limit was unhealthy foods such as processed, fried, high sugars, ect. And even that limitation is to control weight gain.

As for interfering with my thyroid, she said only take name brand because some generics make it harder to regulate hormone levels. She also said to take my medication on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning and not eat/drink for an hour.

However, last year when I was diagnosed with Graves Disease (hyperthyroid) I was advised to avoid foods high in iodine. This is because iodine stimulates the thyroid causing it to produce more hormone. This meant no salt or shellfish until I received my radioactive iodine treatment.

As others have posted, talk with your doctor for guidance. I have followed my doctors instructions to the letter and I feel a million times better than I did a year ago.