Fresh Foods That Help Heal Your Hypothyroid. Yea, Dates and Coconut! I knew I loved you for a reason!!! The key fresh foods that provide iodine in gently stimulating amounts are those listed below: fruits – pineapple, coconut, strawberries, rhubarb, mango, dates, apricots, balsam apple vegetables – Jerusalem artichoke, spinach, potato spices – cinnamon, black and white pepper herbs – fennel, hyssop nuts - hazelnut tree leaves – Moringa (Moringa oleifera) IODINE-RICH FRUITS Pineapple: Iodine and Powerful Anti-inflammatory All of the fruits in this list have additional benefits for people with Hashimotos. Pineapple contains the entire range of vitamins, 16 minerals, and is extremely rich in bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme that is so powerful that it is commonly used alone as a treatment for autoimmune disorders; it also breaks down proteins (including parasites), acts as an anti-coagulant (lowering blood-pressure) and purifies the blood. Coconut: iodine and Instant, Non-sugar Energy Coconut provides a unique form of saturated fat that contains medium-chain fatty acids that boost the metabolism quickly. This kind of fat doesnt need to be linked up with carrier proteins (lipoprotins) and stored – it travels straight to the liver for immediate conversion to energy. Coconut also contains caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid) which combats fungal infections such as candidiasis. Strawberries: Iodine and Anti-histamine Strawberries are the top berry source for quercetin, which is anti-inflammatory and has been found to protect brain cells from damage (1). It is also known as natures antihistamine, inhibiting the production of histamine, which is involved in inflammatory responses, as well as allergic ones. And just one cup of strawberries contains over 140 per cent of the RDA (recommended daily amount). Rhubarb: Iodine and 12 Other Minerals Rhubarb is part of the Polygonaceae family and has been used as a medicine since the third century BCE. It is rich in iodine and also contains vitamins A, C and many of the B vitamins. It is remarkable for its high mineral content which – in addition to iodine – includes calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, phosphorous, silicon, sodium, sulfur and zinc, chlorine, and potassium. The rhizomes and roots contain powerful anthraquinones, which are stimulant laxatives, useful for relieving the constipation thats an unpleasant part of hypothryoid conditions. Apricots: Iodine and Phytonutrients Apricots are high in the phytonutrients lycopene, beta-carotene and quercetin, and have been shown to reduce the risk of liver steatosis (fatty degeneration of the liver) (2). They are also one of the foods identified by healthcare professionals as possibly key to the extreme longevity of the Hunzas people of Kashmir (3). Balsam Apple: Iodine and Metabolism Regulator Also known as bitter melon, this fruit contains four bioactive compounds which activate a protein named AMPK. This has been studied at length for its role in regulating metabolism, and enabling glucose uptake processes in the body. Mangoes and Dates Dates are a rich source of selenium (needed for thyroid hormone production), and contain 23 types of amino acids within their proteins. Mangoes are the richest source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene) – one mango provides 1½ times the RDA. Other Iodine-Rich Fresh Foods to be Used with Caution Soy beans are rich sources of iodine, but the isoflavones in soy beans and products can actually depress thyroid function (because they inhibit thyroid peroxidase-catalysed reactions that are essential for forming thyroid hormones), so soy is best avoided. Black walnut is also an extremely rich source of iodine, and offers extraordinary benefits for bacterial or parasitic problems, but its iodine content is so high that it should be used one drop at a time, until a safe level is established.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 06:31:36 +0000
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