Saturday, July 20, 2013

Thyroid Foods/ Juice

Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. The disease affects both sexes, but is most common in women over age 50. The thyroid gland helps regulate the metabolism. Low thyroid levels cause the body to slow down and affect everything from appetite to body temperature. Left untreated, hypothyroidism can cause serious health complications.
Eat foods high in B-vitamins and iron, such as whole grains (if no allergy), and sea vegetables such as kelp and nori.
Increase your intake of foods that are rich in Vitamin A such as carrots, squash and eggs.
The general rule is to eat fresh and organic foods high in antioxidants (such as blueberries, cherries, beets and tomatoes) and vegetables rich in Vitamin A.
Avoid foods that interfere with thyroid function such as broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peanuts, linseed, pine nuts, millet, cassava, and mustard greens.
Try this healing juice to help you with hypothyroidism.
Juice:
1 carrot
1 beet
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
2 stalks of celery
1 apple
Note: Use organic ingredients
Drink once day on a regular basis
Combine by adding 1 raw and organic meal. No refined sugars or fatty meals and no leafy greens.
As always: Consult your health practitioner before changing or including anything new to your diet.

Huge credits to stepintomygreenworld for this awesome info!

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