Hashi diet
Farfelue
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Hello,
I know it's not brand new information but here's a link and its article.
What do you make of it? The high fiber bit? Does work with the idea of Primal Diet but disagree with looking at the fat/animal fat.
http://www.ehow.com/way_5522704_diet-hashimotos-hypothyroidism.html
Diet for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
Those suffering from Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism can benefit from a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Because fiber absorbs water, it keeps material quickly passing through the gastrointestinal system. This can reduce exposure to toxins. Fiber also binds fat and cholesterol, which reduces the risk for heart disease. A low-fat diet can help the Hashimoto's patient control cholesterol, which can mean better overall health. Because of the patient's compromised immune system, a high-quality diet is critical for good health.
A high-fiber diet should include more than 25 grams of fiber daily. The fiber should include both insoluble (does not dissolve in water) and soluble (dissolves in water). High-fiber diets typically include a wide range of fruits and vegetables with the skins left on, when possible. Other high fiber foods include dried fruits, beans, nuts, whole grains and whole grain products.
A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet means that Hashimoto's patients should control calories by eating enough to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, quality plant-derived fats such as olive oil should be emphasized over butter and other animal fats. Cholesterol and salt should also be limited.
Hashimoto's patients should also take a vitamin and mineral supplement that is well balanced; a good B-complex vitamin should be included in the regimen to help maintain the immune system.
Foods and Medications to Avoid With Hypothyroidism
There are several foods that people with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism should avoid, as they can interfere with absorption of the synthetic thyroid hormone generally prescribed for thyroid treatment. Those with Hashimoto's should avoid walnuts, cottonseed meal and soybean flour. Additionally, iron supplements, calcium supplements, antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum, certain ulcer medications and some cholesterol medications can interfere with thyroid replacement hormone absorption. Be sure to discuss the possible effects of any supplements or medications with your doctor.
I know it's not brand new information but here's a link and its article.
What do you make of it? The high fiber bit? Does work with the idea of Primal Diet but disagree with looking at the fat/animal fat.
http://www.ehow.com/way_5522704_diet-hashimotos-hypothyroidism.html
Diet for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
Those suffering from Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism can benefit from a high-fiber, low-fat diet. Because fiber absorbs water, it keeps material quickly passing through the gastrointestinal system. This can reduce exposure to toxins. Fiber also binds fat and cholesterol, which reduces the risk for heart disease. A low-fat diet can help the Hashimoto's patient control cholesterol, which can mean better overall health. Because of the patient's compromised immune system, a high-quality diet is critical for good health.
A high-fiber diet should include more than 25 grams of fiber daily. The fiber should include both insoluble (does not dissolve in water) and soluble (dissolves in water). High-fiber diets typically include a wide range of fruits and vegetables with the skins left on, when possible. Other high fiber foods include dried fruits, beans, nuts, whole grains and whole grain products.
A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet means that Hashimoto's patients should control calories by eating enough to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, quality plant-derived fats such as olive oil should be emphasized over butter and other animal fats. Cholesterol and salt should also be limited.
Hashimoto's patients should also take a vitamin and mineral supplement that is well balanced; a good B-complex vitamin should be included in the regimen to help maintain the immune system.
Foods and Medications to Avoid With Hypothyroidism
There are several foods that people with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism should avoid, as they can interfere with absorption of the synthetic thyroid hormone generally prescribed for thyroid treatment. Those with Hashimoto's should avoid walnuts, cottonseed meal and soybean flour. Additionally, iron supplements, calcium supplements, antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum, certain ulcer medications and some cholesterol medications can interfere with thyroid replacement hormone absorption. Be sure to discuss the possible effects of any supplements or medications with your doctor.
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Some of that makes sense -- except for the grains part -- it's well known that most people that are hypo should avoid gluten. I for one, can't do high carb/low fat. I will blow up like a big fat balloon!!
I do eat walnuts, but in the middle of the day, away from the time I take my thyroid meds. My dietician says they are the "king of nuts".
I think primal/Paleo is actually a better fit for people with hypo/hashi. High fat diets don't make you fat! It's carbs that make most of us fat.0 -
With Hashi's it's been trial/error for me.
It seems that avoiding gluten has made a big difference for me. Also, limiting the "starchy" carbs that I eat in place of wheat helps.
But eating complex carbs - the rainbow of fresh fruits and veggies to balance out the lean protein I eat seems to be the right mix of nutrition so far that is making me feel healthy. The last seven weeks have been a game changer for me.
Of course, I think chocolate should be it's own food group and it is my favorite food :laugh:
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I think the type of grains makes a huge difference for me. I don't eat anything "white"... when I do eat breads its whole grain sugar free, and the pastas are always whole grain. The extra fiber in my diet has done wonders for the glucose intolerance I was having because of my thyroid issues as well.0
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Of course, I think chocolate should be it's own food group and it is my favorite food :laugh:
Donna
I AGREE!!!0 -
I went mostly wheat free and lost 13" off tummy and 7 " off waist, nearly down to 3st lost. (5lbs to go).
I think my prob was I was having wheat based cereal (special K - meant to be healthy!) bread with lunch and pasta, rice, potatoes etc with dinner which was usually my biggest portion on the plate and I was stuck at 12 st 7. I should also mention I'm a wheelchair user so getting to the point where I can manage any cardio for an hour to burn at least 500 cals as been a long slow process.
As soon as I dropped wheat (completely at first) and went low carb in general so no rice or potatoes either I lost 7lbs the first week! I made one exception for yorkshire puddings as I couldnt find any gluten free ones and cos of my disability its not safe for me to be handling boiling oil out of the oven to make my own, so I allow a mini yorksire pud which is just like 2 bites and about 45 cals.
I replaced bread with gluten free bread though and found a gluten free choc brownie to satisfy my monthly cravings! As I reduced my intake of wheat so much this has worked for me and I can get away with the mini yorkie with dinner on sunday and I make sure I exercise and burn at 1,000 cals that day to cover sunday dinner!
I have occasionally had regular bread/flour for example when went shopping and friend wanted to go to mcdonalds so had sweet chilli chicken wrap, but as I was pushing myself around in wheelchair for like 4 hours I easily burned enough calories to cover it and any water that went on from eating regular flour product was off again in next few days as I just go very low carb for next few days. (no non-wheat cereal, bread, additional carbs with meals)
I think as long as I keep wheat down so its not every day and processed carbs aren't with every meal I should be able to keep the weight off. This is lowest weight I've been since I first developed mobility problems in 2003. (9st 12)0
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