DIET CHART FOR HYPERTHYRODISM

INTRODUCTION

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormone. This condition is also called thyrotoxicosis. Hyperthyroidism may lead to sudden weight loss, sweating, muscle weakness, protruded eyes. A low-iodine, low-fat, and high protein diet will help to regulate the thyroid hormones. But it is also important that you should maintain the proportion of iodine intake as excess iodine-rich diet may also lead to hyperthyroidism and can even worsen the condition in some cases.

DAILY DIET SCHEDULE

EARLY-MORNING

Coriander seed water

BREAKFAST

Semolina (upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Dalia) / Vermicelli (Sewian) / poha (Rice flakes) / Idli / Besanchila (Chickpea flour) / Chapatti with Veg or Dal + 1 Egg (only white portion)

(Ocassionally – Brown bread sandwich / Stuffed chapatti)

MID-MORNING

Fruit / Coconut water / Sprouts / Green tea

LUNCH

Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Salad

(Ocassionally can take curd / Buttermilk)

EVENING

Herbal tea / Green tea / Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Rice flakes snack / Flaxseed- 1tsp

PRE-DINNER

Soup (Home-made)

DINNER

Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal

FOODS TO CONSUME AND AVOID

CEREALS

TO BE CONSUMED

Whole grains such as Barley, Oatmeal, Porridge, Brown rice, Corn, Quinoa

Chapatti Ratio - Wheat flour (1 kg) + Black chana (250 gm)

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole refined flour, White rice, Bran flakes,Soya flour, Rye

PULSES

TO BE CONSUMED

All pulses and Legumes except Black gram

TO BE AVOIDED

Dried and frozen pulses and soybean-based products

VEGETABLES

TO BE CONSUMED

All vegetables Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Peas, Artichokes, Lettuce, Asparagus, Spinach, Okra, Mushroom, Beet greens, Zucchini, Parsley, Potatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Fenugreek leaves, Celery, Coriander leaves,Kale, Mustard green,Turnips

TO BE AVOIDED

Red and Green chili, Sweet potato, Taro roots, Yam, Jackfruits, Frozen vegetables

FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

All fruits include Papaya, Banana, Strawberries, Apple, Dates, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Pear, Pomegranate, Avocado, Raspberries, Sapodilla and Peaches.

TO BE AVOIDED

All canned and packaged fruits, Citrus fruit like Orange, Grapes,Litchi,Mango,Kiwi, Lime and even Guava

DAIRY PRODUCTS

TO BE CONSUMED

Low-fat milk (occasionally), Buttermilk, Low-fat curd, Low-fat yoghurt.

TO BE AVOIDED

Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk

FLESH FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Egg whites, Boiled egg,Poultry such as chicken and turkey.

TO BE AVOIDED

Meat (can be taken in limited amount), prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, Salami, duck, goose, meat pies, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest, Sea food fish, Processed meat

SPICES

TO BE CONSUMED

Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Limited Rock salt, Black pepper, Cinnamon, Green chili

TO BE AVOIDED

Red chili powder, Peppers

FATS

TO BE CONSUMED

Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Sunflower oil

TO BE AVOIDED

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Butter

NUTS AND DRY FRUITS

TO BE CONSUMED

Flax seed, Chia seeds, Pumpkin seed, Brazil nuts, Almond,Peanuts,Walnuts, Couscous, Dates

TO BE AVOIDED

Raisins, Dried fruits like dried apple and dates , Cotton seeds

DRINKS

TO BE CONSUMED

Low-fatmilk, Homemade soup, Buttermilk, Carrot juice, Wheatgrass juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice

TO BE AVOIDED

Iodized water,Alcohol, Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Coffee, Tea,Soya milk

OTHER FOODS

TO BE CONSUMED

Homemade only, Honey, Jaggery

TO BE AVOIDED

All bakery products or processed, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Fiber bars, Miso, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods and Too much salty food.

HOME REMEDIES

CORIANDER SEEDS

Soak around 10-20 coriander leaves in water overnight. Strain and drink it the next morning on an empty stomach.

HERBAL TEA

Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1cup.

TULSI GINGER TEA

Boil 1-2 ginger slices, 4-5 holy basil leaves, ½ tsp of turmeric in 2 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.

FLAXSEED

Roasted flax seed 1 tsp (any form) in a day

DIET TIPS

• Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
• Whole fruit should be preferred than the fruit juices.
• Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
• 6 -Soaked Almond + 2- Dates per day are recommended.
• Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly.