The Best Diet for Thyroid Disease

Do you have trouble maintaining a healthy weight? If you are you one of the millions of Americans dealing with thyroid disease, the answer is probably yes. As someone suffering from thyroid disease, especially hypothyroidism, maintaining a healthy weight can be especially challenging, and the foods you should consume and the foods you should avoid are not necessarily going to be the same as for those without the condition. As more and more experts are discovering, what constitutes a healthy diet may vary from person to person, and learning which foods will help you and which foods will agitate your condition is the first step to overcoming symptoms. For example, if you have hypothyroidism, lightly steaming kale or adding it to soups or stews may be a better choice than adding it raw to your morning smoothie. Learning the best ways to manage your diet can make it easier to manage your thyroid disease, and understanding what works for and what works against your thyroid is the best way to feel in control of your symptoms and your health. Read more…