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Friday, 25 October 2013

The Right Hypothyroid Diet Breakfast

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!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it's the first meal of the day, and, it's the first meal since you started your fast. What fast?

A healthy hypothyroid diet is important as it helps in speeding up the metabolism process in the body. The best way to boost your metabolism is by having a healthy meal each morning.

If you think about it, you most likely haven't eaten in 12 hours. This is a form of fasting, and fasting can lower thyroid hormone. So, it's crucial you eat a 'real' meal before you start your day. I say 'real' meal because a lot of people start their day with a scone and a cup of coffee, this is NOT a meal, this is a treat.

However most people are not aware of this and end up not having breakfast but give more value to lunch and dinner.

So, what does the ideal breakfast look like for someone with hypothyroidism?

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.

Food with iodine like oatmeal, hazelnuts, cinnamon among others should be included in your early morning meal.

Iodine is a mineral that helps in creating thyroid hormones hence the need to eat fruits and food with it.

Don't add fruit juice. Don't forget to add fat and protein. Don't use goitrogenic fruits/veggies (food sources that inhibit the absorption of iodine). Don't add too many high glycemic fruits (fruits high in sugar).

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

One banana, a handful of frozen strawberries, 1/4 of an avocado, whey protein, one raw egg, and water.

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.

Eat fortified cereals, lentils among others instead of fatty meat.

A meal comprising of scrambled eggs, low fat yogurt and fruits is good for you. In case you are on medication it is important to take your medicine one hour before taking breakfast.

If the egg makes you squeamish, or you're afraid of getting sick, you don't need to use an egg. I add it by choice for more fat and protein.

Don't be afraid to experiment by adding veggies and herbs.

Ensure that your meal plan does not contain minerals that slow up the function of thyroid. The type of food you eat should not make you gain more weight.

Happy blending.




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