Should you supplement with iodine? Here’s Part 2 of my take on the hotly-debated iodine controversy.
You are what you eat eats. When you take animals out of their natural habitat and feed them food they’re not meant to eat, there are negative consequences for them – and us.
Nary have I found a more wildly-challenged and wildly-supported health topic than whether those with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s should supplement with – or heck, even eat foods rich in – iodine. Let’s break it down…
Many of the things that we now need to consider for optimal health are new because our environment has changed. Case in point: the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
It’s common for those with hypothyroidism to be low in iron; low iron inhibits the ability to produce adequate thyroid hormones and interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis.
Yeah, yeah, yeah – Starbucks replaced their synthetic pumpkin syrup with real pumpkin puree. But keep going, Starbucks, because you’re not quite there yet. Here’s a recipe for a healthful alternative.
Copper is “crucial” to thyroid function. But many with low thyroid function find themselves with copper overload, which can have serious health implications.
One of the cornerstones of an anti-inflammatory diet is eating the right fats and using them properly. Here’s a guide on how to use fats and oils for optimal health.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. And according to Dr. Richard Shames, calcium is “absolutely essential” for proper thyroid function.
Fat isn’t the bad guy. In fact, incorporating more fat into your diet may help alleviate pain, help you shed weight, keep your hormones balanced, and keep you full and happy.
