Spinach...good or bad?
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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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Haha I heard this was true for kale and Swiss chard but not spinach. But I thought dark leafy greens were supposed to cure all human ills...or is that so 2012 now?0
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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.
I do have to watch out, and no one told me this. Hunh.
http://thyroid.about.com/od/symptomsrisks/a/All-About-Goitrogens-thyroid.htm
In fact, no one I saw even suggested lifestyle could play into it at all.
So thanks for the thread, OP0 -
I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). My endocrinologist said to eat whatever I want, and I lost the weight and have maintained just fine.0
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