Personally, I've found that since
consuming rich food sources of selenium (like sardines and brazil nuts) and Omega - 3s my thyroid symptoms are reduced.
Not exact matches
Did you know California Avocados are a good
source of fiber and
consuming foods rich in fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes?
Breast milk a
rich source of cholesterol, providing close to six times the amount most adults
consume from
food.
Let
Food Be Your Medicine:
Consuming lots of healthy fats, antioxidant
rich foods and healthy protein
sources will also help your body counteract the negative effects of stress.
In other words, the lucky (but small) percentage of the population that lives near the ocean (a good
source of magnesium) and eats
foods grown in magnesium
rich soil, drinks magnesium
rich water, and doesn't suffer from stress or
consume sugar or caffeine might be ok... but the rest of us might need some additional magnesium.
It is a good idea to place an emphasis on iron -
rich foods,
consumed at the same time as a
source of vitamin C which will in turn enhance absorption.
While it is possible to
consume enough PQQ from plant
foods, many of the
richest food sources aren't exactly everyday staples for most Americans.
While it is completely possible to
consume enough protein from plant - based
foods (and I often suggest everyone enjoy some purely plant - based meals a few times per week), animal protein (including red meat, chicken, turkey and fish) also provide great
sources of protein,
rich in a variety of minerals, vitamins and healthy fats (as long as we stick to good - quality meats as mentioned above, and leaner cuts).
Because of the extra demands they put on their bodies, it is important for athletes to
consume a diet
rich in plant - based
foods, high quality (ideally grass - fed) protein
sources, plenty of healthy fats, and limit nutrient - deficient and inflammation - causing
foods (
foods that contain a lot of sugar, trans fats, or too many omega 6 fats — found in vegetable oils, soy oils, etc).
Be sure to have your mineral status checked and
consume mineral
rich foods from both plant and animal
sources.