Choosing The Right Hypothyroid Diet Breakfast Plan

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


The goal of the hypothyroid diet is to optimize metabolism. And the best way to jumpstart your metabolism everyday is with breakfast. If you're currently not eating breakfast, start!

Most foods and drinks consumed in the morning affect the function of the thyroid gland. Having a real meal that is healthy as opposed to just taking tea or coffee is crucial when one is suffering from this disorder.

You've been fasting since dinner the night before.

In case you are one of those people who skip and see no value in this first meal of the day yet you suffer from this disorder then it is very important that you start taking it.

A healthy breakfast meal should consist of carbohydrate, vitamins, protein and fat. Minerals like selenium and iodine should also be included in your nutritional plan.

Apart from weight gain another symptom or sign that one is has this disorder is body weakness hence the need to eat food that boost your energy.

If you're like most people you live a busy life and you don't have the time to sit down and eat a big breakfast, even though you should. One of the quickest and most nutritious breakfasts is a fruit smoothie.

The diet should also be rich in fiber to help the patient maintain proper weight. Examples include bread and brown rice among others.

Here are some mistakes to avoid when making your fruit smoothie...

Avoid vegetables like cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli among others as they interfere with the function of the thyroid.

The thyroid glands are responsible for releasing hormones necessary for the performance of the body system.

Eating right is one way of reducing the symptoms and signs of this condition it also ensure that metabolism is boosted in your body hence easy and quick absorption of food in the body.

You can substitute blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for strawberries because strawberries are considered a goitrogen. Berries are great because they're low in sugar and loaded with antioxidants.

Fatty meals will have a negative impact on your body for example they may lead to inflammation of the body system, high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol in the body.

The avocado provides good fat and fiber, this will keep you full. However, you can use coconut or coconut oil, or another source of fat.

Too much sugar will lead to weight gain. Avoid taking soft drinks like soda, processed juice and food stuffs like cakes and cookies during meals as it may not check on the reduction of some of the symptoms or signs.

If you feel the need to include sugary foods in your diet then it should in small proportions.

A healthy nutritional plan and regular exercises will help you check on the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism since it does not have a permanent cure.

There you have it, the perfect breakfast and a staple of the hypothyroid diet.

The patient should have a proper hypothyroid diet breakfast as it is good for the body.




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