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Foods to cut out/avoid???

survivor1952
survivor1952 Posts: 250 Member
edited January 11 in Social Groups
Recently I saw a post where several people commented about not eating broccolli & cauliflower.
I have Hashimoto's and had 1/3 of my thyroid removed. My endochronologist never told me to avoid any foods.

So I am looking to learn here..
. Are there foods to avoid or eliminate from my diet that aggrevate the thyroid?
What is reason to avoid cauliflower & broccoli?

I have not seen this addressed on any of the thyroid web sites I have looked at.
I do take low dose of synthroid daily.
Thanks for the input.

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  • debbylee22
    debbylee22 Posts: 456 Member
    Hi,
    I don't know much about Hashimoto's, but Terry had it & she was adamant about not eating Goitrogens. However, cooking helps some of them. I don't do well with cabbage cooked either, but cauliflower & broccoli cooked is fine.

    You will find a lot on Goitrogens. See definition below.
    Goitrogens: Substances found primarily in plants that impair the ability of the body to use iodine to synthesize thyroid hormone. When TH synthesis is affected by goitrogens, the body may grow a goiter in an effort to make enough thyroid hormone.
    Also read the following articles, with "goitrogens" in mind.

    http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/thyroid/overview.php

    http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/Five-Reasons-Your-Poor-Thyroid-Health-Could-Be-Your-Fault.htm?nl=1
  • nakiarhall
    nakiarhall Posts: 51 Member
    It's fine if you cook them but you are not suppose to have them raw
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    As DebbyLee posted certain foods are considered goitrogenic. Cooking breaks this down somewhat, but having a bit of these raw now and then shouldn't make a huge difference. That said, I personally noticed a big difference when I was hyperthyroid, that soy would help me to keep it under control.

    Each person is different, but if you're at all concerned then you can just avoid them raw.
  • akurtz102
    akurtz102 Posts: 7
    Dealing with diet and hashi's is very exhausting and discouraging but can make all the difference in your symptoms. It is highly encouraged to go gluten free and avoid goitrogenic; as others have said, it is ok if you cook them down but raw can interfere with thyroid. Many people do a GAPs, FODMAP or Autoimmune elimination to see waht else they need to avoid. I can't eat eggs or dairy but I know many people who can. check out http://thyroidbook.com/blog/autoimmune-gut-repair-diet/ for more help and information!
  • survivor1952
    survivor1952 Posts: 250 Member
    Unfortunately, I have to avoid soy. I am a breast cancer survivor. My tumor was estrogen receptive positive so I am supposed to avoid soy products. And I am pre-diabetic so I am trying to have all these conditions co-exist with each other & see what I need to do for the cancer/thyroid/diabetes.
  • debbylee22
    debbylee22 Posts: 456 Member
    Soy is also included in the lists of goitragens. And its in everything!! :angry: So hard reading labels, but so important.
    I'm so fond of flavored creamers & salad dressings, but they're mostly made with soy. I have found a good salad "dip" that is soy free. so happy!! :happy:
    I also have to avoid dairy & egg yolks... didn't fare well with the flu shot. :noway:
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    Unfortunately, I have to avoid soy. I am a breast cancer survivor. My tumor was estrogen receptive positive so I am supposed to avoid soy products. And I am pre-diabetic so I am trying to have all these conditions co-exist with each other & see what I need to do for the cancer/thyroid/diabetes.

    I was hyperthyroid, so the soy helped keep it suppressed - if you're hypothyroid you should avoid it anyway. Was just using that example to illustrate that goitrogenic foods CAN have a big impact. :)
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