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!

It is important to eat right with the help of a proper hypothyroid diet especially when it comes to breakfast.

You've been fasting since dinner the night before.

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.

A meal consists of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. Your snacks and 'treats' should also contain all three macronutrients. This will provide your body with sustained energy, not just a quick burst of energy that carbohydrates provide by themselves.

A balanced diet should consist of vitamins, fats, protein, carbohydrates and other minerals which should be eaten in the same proportion.

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.

Smoothies are great because they're loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Smoothies are super-nutritious, or at least they should be. This is why they work great within the hypothyroid diet.

Vegetables such as tomatoes and carrots should also be included in your meal as they contain fiber and antioxidants which reduce the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

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).

People with this disorder should take their nutritional plans very seriously especially breakfast. Foods with carbohydrates will boost your energy levels.

Sugar is important though it should be minimal in your diet. However carbohydrates should be consumed on a moderate level as they may have negative effects on your system like constipation.

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.

The avocado provides good fat and fiber, this will keep you full. However, you can use coconut or coconut oil, or another source of fat.

Finally, the whey provides the protein, but you can get protein from vegetarian protein powders, just avoid soy, it's not good for your thyroid.

If you feel the need to include sugary foods in your diet then it should in small proportions.

A healthy nutritional plan and regular exercises will help you check on the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism since it does not have a permanent cure.

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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