Dietary taboos for women with hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism in women is also a relatively common disease. Patients should also be aware of some taboos in diet. First of all, patients should supplement an appropriate amount of iodine and pay attention to adequate protein intake. Try not to eat some greasy foods and spicy foods. Try not to eat some pickled and grilled foods. Try to keep the diet light.

Dietary taboos for women with hypothyroidism

1. Supplement appropriate amount of iodine

In China, 1 gram of potassium iodide is generally added to every 2 to 10 kilograms of salt to prevent and treat goiter, which significantly reduces the incidence rate. It is suitable for areas where goiter is prevalent. In addition, childbearing women should pay more attention to the supplementation of iodized salt to prevent their children from suffering from cretinism due to maternal iodine deficiency.

For hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency, the vegetables that should be eaten include appropriate amounts of kelp and laver, and iodine can be added to iodine salt, iodized soy sauce, iodized eggs and bread. When cooking, please note that iodized salt should be placed in boiling oil to prevent iodine from volatilizing and reducing the iodine concentration.

2. Get enough protein

To maintain the body's protein balance, each person needs to consume at least 20 grams of protein per day. Amino acids are the basic components of protein, and about 3% of protein in the human body is constantly renewed every day. Hypothyroidism slows down the renewal rate of the small intestinal mucosa, affects the digestive juice secretion glands, reduces enzyme activity, and reduces albumin. Therefore, essential amino acids should be supplemented to provide sufficient protein to improve the condition.

Protein supplements can be obtained from eggs, milk, various meats, and fish; plant proteins can be complementary, such as various soy products, soybeans, etc.

3. Limit fatty foods

Patients with hypothyroidism often have hyperlipidemia, which is more obvious in patients with primary hypothyroidism. Therefore, fat and cholesterol in the diet should be restricted, and the daily fat supply should account for about 20% of the total calories.

4. Correct anemia

People with anemia should supplement with foods rich in iron and vitamin B12, such as animal liver, and if necessary, folic acid, liver preparations, etc. It is also necessary to ensure the supply of a variety of vegetables and fresh fruits.

5. Avoid choosing foods

Avoid all kinds of raw goitrogens, such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, rapeseed, cassava, walnuts, etc.; avoid foods rich in cholesterol, such as butter, animal brains and offal. Limit the intake of high-fat foods, such as cooking oil, peanuts, walnut kernels, almonds, sesame paste, ham, pork belly, sweet cheese, etc.