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Red fish.
Red fish contains many beneficial Omega-3 acids. Try to eat this food every day, preferably in the evening.
If you do not want to eat fish every day, have a “fish day” once or twice a week. This will benefit not only the thyroid gland, but the body as a whole.
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Spinach.
Spinach is herb that classified as a vegetable. Its leaves contain a huge amount of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, beta-carotene, saturated and unsaturated fatty and organic acids, vitamins A, B, C, K, E, PP, H, fiber, trace elements. During cooking, vitamins in spinach are practically not lost, so it used both raw and as part of various dishes.
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Crab meat.
Crab meat (fresh and canned) contains zinc and vitamin B12. These substances stimulate the body’s immunity and support the thyroid gland. Crab meat is a dietary product. Thus, you can eat it with pleasure and not worry about your figure.
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Apples.
Apples protect the thyroid gland from cancer cells. They must be eaten with the peel. The largest amount of vitamin B17 concentrated there. You should not throw away seeds – they contain up to 15% iodine.
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Bananas and apricots.
With a lack of tyrosine in the diet, the normal formation of thyroid hormones is impossible. This amino acid found in bananas and apricots. It is also found in avocado, kiwi, and figs. Make a salad of these fruits, sprinkle with seeds (not more than 30 g), and the thyroid gland will receive the required amount of tyrosine.
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Edible seaweed.
Seaweed is a leader in the content of iodine, which is vital for the functioning of the thyroid gland. Laminaria is easy to digest, low in calories, increases blood clotting and lowers cholesterol. To replenish the daily intake of iodine, you need to eat 60 g of seaweed per day.
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Persimmon.
This bright seasonal fruit has a rich composition: iodine, magnesium, sodium, iron, vitamins A, C, P. Persimmon surpasses apples in iron content. Apart from helping the thyroid gland, this fruit also cleanses the blood vessels. It is enough to eat one fruit a day.
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Broccoli.
Broccoli contains many nutrients that can lower your risk of cancer. But cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) contain substances that interfere with the absorption of iodine. If you do not have a thyroid dysfunction, you can eat broccoli either raw or cooked. However, if you have thyroid problems, then you should exclude raw crucifers from your diet and limit cooked ones.
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Cranberry.
The red berry contains antioxidants and iodine. For better absorption of these elements, prepare a drink with cranberries.
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Nuts.
Nuts help the formation of thyroid hormones. They contain amino acids, iodine, selenium, vitamins B, C, E and herbal antibiotics – phytoncides. For thyroid problems, walnuts, Brazilian nuts and nutmeg are most useful. Eat a handful of walnuts and Brazil nuts every day.
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Prunes.
Dried fruits do not lose their beneficial properties and are a source of vitamins, antioxidants, calcium, potassium, boron, magnesium and zinc. Regular consumption of prunes will help strengthen the immune system and normalize functioning of the thyroid gland. It is worth giving up prunes for those who suffer from diabetes mellitus – prunes contain a lot of glucose.