THYROID DIET TO LOSE WEIGHT AND STABILIZE BLOOD SUGAR

Many hours have been spent reading about thyroid health the last 8 years.  I have continued to put weight on which isn't unheard of by those who have had their thyroid removed.  Medicines can add extra pounds as well.  Soooo  I am sharing this info in hopes that it just might help someone out there struggling with weight gain.

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INFORMATION ARTICLE BY Dr. Eric Osansky


6am: Breakfast: Smoothie consisting of one cup of mixed berries (organic blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries), two cups of purified water, some high quality protein powder, some flax seed oil, one cup stuffed with green leafy vegetables, and every now and then I will add one raw, organic egg. Adding the raw organic egg is optional for those who find this disgusting.

8am: Mid-morning snack #1: ½ cup organic apples

10am: Mid-morning snack #2:1/4 cup of raw sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Noon: Lunch: Grilled chicken salad (with organic chicken, organic romaine lettuce or mixed greens)

2pm: Mid-afternoon snack #1: ½ cup of organic baby carrots or steamed broccoli with garlic and olive oil

4pm: Mid-afternoon snack # 2: another smoothie

6pm: Dinner: Organic chicken or turkey, or some wild salmon, plus one or two servings of mixed vegetables.

7:30pm: Snack: 1/4 cup of raw almonds

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Here Is The “Modified” Thyroid Diet:

6am: Breakfast: One slice of toast on gluten-free bread with organic butter; 2 organic eggs cooked the way you like

8am: Mid-morning snack #1: one serving of organic apples or another fruit of your choice

10am: Mid-morning snack #2: ½ cup of raw sunflower seeds or walnuts

Noon: Lunch: Grilled chicken salad (with organic chicken, romaine lettuce or mixed greens)

2pm: Mid-afternoon snack #1: a healthy smoothie

4pm: Mid-afternoon snack # 2: one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables

6pm: Dinner: Brown rice pasta with organic tomato sauce, along with some organic turkey meatballs, and two servings of vegetables

7:30pm: Snack: ½ cup of raw almonds

While this sample diet isn’t as strict as the thyroid diet I previously listed (although it’s still pretty strict overall), it still is relatively healthy. And as I’ve mentioned in the past, when I consult with a new patient who eats a lot of junk food, I don’t expect them to make extreme changes right away. Even this “modified” thyroid diet is a big change for most people, and so it might take a few weeks, or even a few months before someone is ready to make such a dramatic change in their diet. Obviously I hope it doesn’t take a few months, but it’s best to take it slow and to have someone gradually change their eating habits rather than to make it too difficult for them and therefore not have them change their diet at all. There are some supplements that can help with this.

For example, those people with severe sweet and carbohydrate cravings can benefit from taking Gymnema, which in most people will control these cravings in a short period of time.  Many people don’t need to take this herb, but for those who have difficulty avoiding refined foods and sugars, taking Gymnema can help greatly.

So if you have a thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition and are looking to begin a thyroid diet in an attempt to restore your health to normal, the above diet I listed is a good place too start. And if it seems too strict, then make it a goal to gradually wean yourself off the junk food and begin eating healthier on a regular basis.