| Hypothyroidism occurs if your thyroid gland is not | | | | lessens your hunger levels, and will simply make you |
| producing enough thyroid hormone. Without enough of | | | | burn more calories. Most fruits and vegetables are high |
| this hormone, your body metabolism slows down | | | | in fiber content. |
| considerably. This leads to various symptoms, one of | | | | #4. Coconut Oil |
| which is weight gain, arguably the most challenging | | | | It has been identified that consumption of coconut oil |
| symptom of hypothyroidism. To maintain a proper diet | | | | stimulates the production of thyroid hormone. It |
| plan is one of the ways to deal with this weight gain. | | | | increases your metabolism and is considered as an |
| Make sure that you include the following in your daily | | | | energy booster but this should be taken in moderation, |
| diet: | | | | appropriate to your age and body structure. |
| #1. Seafood and other iodine-rich foods | | | | #5. Green Tea |
| It's no secret that iodine is needed to produce thyroid | | | | Green tea helps you lose weight by raising your |
| hormone in your body. If you have hypothyroidism, diet | | | | metabolism and also through fat oxidation. You can |
| should always include foods that are high in iodine | | | | start drinking a cup of green tea everyday. |
| content such as seafood like sushi, seaweed, and | | | | #6. Tyrosine-rich Foods |
| saltwater fish. Iodine can also be found in bananas and | | | | Tyrosine is needed for your thyroid hormone |
| parsley. Also, you should make sure to use iodized salt | | | | production. Increase your intake of lean meats, fish, |
| instead of plain rock salt in cooking. | | | | lentils, and low-fat milk as these are rich in tyrosine. |
| #2. Water | | | | #7. Selenium-rich Foods |
| You need to drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces or | | | | Just like tyrosine, this is also important in helping to |
| 8 glasses a day. Remember when you are | | | | produce your thyroid hormone. Foods such as tuna, |
| dehydrated, your body stores more fat and making | | | | brown rice, Brazil nuts, and salmon can provide the |
| you gain more weight. | | | | selenium that your body needs. |
| #3. Fiber | | | | You can expect to gain weight when you have this |
| Fiber is beneficial to you if you have hypothyroidism. | | | | condition. If you have hypothyroidism, diet should be |
| Diets high in fiber will not only help you lose weight but | | | | chosen carefully to be able to help your thyroid in |
| also promote regularity in your bowel movement and | | | | producing the hormone. With this, you can control your |
| can help lower your cholesterol. How does it make | | | | symptoms as well as avoid the possible complications. |
| you lose weight? Fiber makes you feel full so it | | | | |