You've probably heard that you should
avoid goitrogenic foods if you have a thyroid condition.
Before people understood the mechanisms of autoimmune Hashimoto's, it used to be the rule of thumb was to
avoid goitrogenic foods.
You may have heard that you should
avoid goitrogenic foods if you have a thyroid condition.
If you have an underactive thyroid,
avoid goitrogenic foods until testing them in The Plan: broccoli, broccoli rabe, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, horseradish, kale, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, millet, peaches, peanuts, pine nuts, radishes, raspberries, soybean and soy products including tofu, spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, watercress
However, the reasons why you don't lose as much weight as you desire could be many: - you may be eating too many calories (calories do matter but are not the main focus of the ketogenic diet - try to use the «keto calculator» to find your ideal intake (I'm working on including one on our website)- you may have thyroid dysfunction (which is my case and I take medication and
avoid goitrogenic foods)- you may have sensitivity to certain foods that cause insulin spikes - you may be eating «hidden carbs» How long have you been doing the Keto diet?
Not exact matches
I know green leafy vegetables are very healthy but I keep reading that
goitrogenic (cruciferous) vegetables should be
avoided because these vegetables can worsen low functioning thyroid.
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Avoid raw cruciferous: they have
goitrogenic properties, which suppress thyroid function.
Strawberries are on all the lists of
goitrogenic foods to
avoid for thyroid problems.
Cooking kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and other similar veggies, however, reduces the
goitrogenic substances that you want to
avoid.
However, I tend to
avoid millet because it is one of the most
goitrogenic foods, meaning it can interfere with thyroid function.