Hyperthyroidism Diet Plan, Indian Hyperthyroidism Recipes

Hyperthyroidism does require some medications to control the excessive release of thyroid hormones, however a close watch at the diet will definitely help.

Here’s the list of foods to be included:
1. Cereals brown rice, barley, quinoa, oats, etc as they bypass disrupting the hormone levels in the body. Barley Khichdi is a perfect main meal to be enjoyed.

Barley Khichdi

2. Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and pak choi are goitrogenic and can interfere with the production of thyroid hormone, particularly people who have an iodine deficiency goiter. Cooking destroys their goitrogenic compounds so cook them minimal or have them raw. You can try the recipe of Cauliflower Oats Tikki.

Cauliflower and Oats Tikki

3. Include other goitrogenic foods like spinach, peaches, pears, peanuts, sweet potatoes and mustard greens. Grilled Sweet Potato is a simple way of adding these foods to your meals.

Grilled Sweet Potato, Low Salt Recipe

4. Include more low fat dairy products as untreated hyperthyroidism leads to weakening of bones and may osteoporosis. Low fat milk, curds and paneer are the best bet. But avoid dairy if you find yourself lactose intolerant. If you do not like plain bowl of curd, have it in the form of Strawberry and Black Grape Raita.

Strawberry and Black Grape Raita

5. Non – iodized salt.

Non-–-iodized-salt

6. Have antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables strawberries, oranges, sweet lime, capsicum, papaya, carrots, tomatoes etc. as they are antioxidant rich which build your immune system which otherwise takes a setback due to hormonal imbalance.

Oats and Roasted Capsicum Soup

They help to build the immune system and stabilize the digestive process, which goes off track due to increased metabolism in hyperthyroid patients. Vitamin C increases the levels of antioxidants and helps to regulate the thyroid gland. A soup and salad is a wise choice here. Try Oats and Roasted Capsicum Soup and Rocket Leaves Broccoli and Veg Work Salad.

Rocket Leaves, Broccoli and Veg Work Healthy Salad

7. Almonds, peanuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and pine nuts as they are good source of zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. Zinc gets lost in hyperthyroidism and it’s necessary for cell growth and breakdown of carbohydrates. Low intake of omega 3 fatty acid can lead to hormone imbalance. Flax Seeds Riaita is a sumptuous fare you can add as an accompaniment to your meals or also enjoy in between meals.

8. Include all beans, dals and pulses to make up for the excess weight loss. Spinach Hummus with Cucumber Sticks is a healthy snack which is colourful, filling and nourishing.