Top Secrets To A Healthy Thyroid

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Hi there, I’m Marcelle Pick, co-founder of the Women to Women Personal Program. So let’s talk about your thyroid, because when it comes to your thyroid, how it works and what can go wrong, there’s a lot of misinformation out there.

One thing to know is that thyroid imbalances don’t arise suddenly out of nowhere. They often bubble up after the thyroid gland has suffered years of strain without getting enough support. The surprising but wonderful news for many of you is that you can give your thyroid the support it needs with the foods you eat and by simply taking thyroid essential nutrients consistently.

Now whether you suspect something is out of balance with your thyroid or you’ve already been diagnosed with a thyroid imbalance, I have some easy food guidelines you can follow to support your thyroid gland. The best way to choose food for thyroid health is by looking at the key ingredients your thyroid needs to function.

So first of all, your thyroid needs iodine. The crucial hormones made by the thyroid contain iodine. And where can you find it? Seafood and sea vegetables are the really best sources. Shrimp, haddock, oysters, salmon and sardines, are all great sources of iodine.

Second, your thyroid needs selenium. Selenium actually helps regulate thyroid hormone synthesis and also helps to convert thyroid hormone to its usable form. Great sources of selenium include Brazil nuts, beef, sunflower seeds, tuna, mushrooms, and halibut. My favorite is Brazil nuts, though.

Third, your thyroid needs zinc. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can stem from low zinc levels. Eating foods like beef, lamb, split peas, sunflower seeds, pecans, almonds and walnuts, will provide your body with that critically important zinc.

And fourth, your thyroid needs vitamins. Vitamins A, C, E, and all the B vitamins are also helpful for thyroid function. To get Vitamin A, try kale, sweet potatoes and carrots. For Vitamin C, try bell peppers, citrus, kiwi fruit, kale and other greens. For Vitamin E, eat almonds, sunflower seeds, asparagus and more leafy greens. And B vitamins can be found in brewer’s yeast, egg yolks, lentils, and lima beans.

You may have heard that certain foods like soy and broccoli aren’t helpful for thyroid function. But as long as you’re getting enough iodine in your diet, I don’t recommend cutting out soy or other healthy foods like broccoli and the brassica family of veggies. These foods can interfere with the iodine your thyroid needs but all you need to do is lightly steam them to avoid the interference, or like I said, make sure you’re getting enough iodine in your diet.

There is one food I recommend avoiding for thyroid health, and that’s gluten. Gluten allergies and intolerances have been associated with autoimmune thyroid issues and many of my patients feel so much better when they go gluten-free. If you suspect you have a thyroid imbalance or simply want to support your thyroid, consider our personal program for thyroid support.

It actually comes with a high-quality multivitamin, as well as, T-Balance, our targeted thyroid support supplement with key herbs and the two most important minerals for thyroid health – iodine and selenium. Our program also comes with a thyroid supportive eating and lifestyle plan. You have lots of options when it comes to taking control of your thyroid health.

So to learn more about eating for your thyroid go to our website at www.womentowomen.com.