Hypothyroidism diet

Last Wednesday a patient went to the State Cancer Institute, she had a diagnosis of Birads IV and hypothyroidism. So I had to review the recommendations for patients with hypothyroidism again.

It is important to say that there is no same diet for each patient, even though they have the same condition characteristics are different.

The general recommendations are:

• Eating foods rich in fiber: They help control weight and reduce insulin levels, which are altered in patients.
• Eating foods rich in selenium: They help in hormonal control.
• Eating foods rich in iodine: They help in hormonal control and the proper functioning of the thyroid.

You should avoid certain foods known as goitrogens. These foods interfere with the absorption of iodine and thyroid function.