THYROID THERAPEUTIC DIET
Suitable for Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid management (with minor adjustments mentioned)
⚠ Always consult doctor if on Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) – take medicine early morning empty stomach, and wait 30–60 minutes before food.
🅰 A – ASHWAGANDHA
Benefits: Supports thyroid hormone balance (especially hypothyroid), reduces stress.
Preparation:
• ½ tsp Ashwagandha powder
• Mix in warm milk or warm water
Consumption Time:
• Night before sleep
Join With:
• Turmeric + black pepper (optional)
Avoid If: Hyperthyroid (use only under medical advice)
🅱 B – BRAZIL NUTS
Benefits: Rich in Selenium (essential for thyroid hormone conversion)
Preparation:
• Eat raw (do not roast heavily)
Consumption Time:
• Morning after breakfast
Quantity:
• 1–2 nuts daily (not more)
Join With:
• Soaked almonds
🅲 C – COCONUT
Benefits: Supports metabolism (good for hypothyroid)
Preparation:
• Virgin coconut oil – 1 tsp
• Fresh coconut grated in meals
Consumption Time:
• With breakfast or lunch
Join With:
• Kerala red rice / vegetables
🅳 D – DRUMSTICK LEAVES (Moringa)
Benefits: Rich in iron, calcium, antioxidants
Preparation:
• Light sauté or add to dal
• Avoid overcooking
Consumption Time:
• Lunch
Join With:
• Moong dal / ghee
🅴 E – EGGS
Benefits: Protein + Iodine + Selenium
Preparation:
• Boiled / soft scrambled
• Avoid deep fry
Consumption Time:
• Breakfast
Join With:
• Multigrain roti / vegetables
🅵 F – FLAX SEEDS
Benefits: Omega-3, reduces inflammation
Preparation:
• Dry roast lightly
• Powder and store
Consumption Time:
• 1 tsp morning
Join With:
• Curd / smoothie
🅶 G – GINGER
Benefits: Reduces inflammation, improves digestion
Preparation:
• Ginger tea
• Add to curries
Consumption Time:
• Morning / after meals
Join With:
• Lemon + honey
🅷 H – HIMALAYAN SALT
Benefits: Natural trace minerals
Use:
• Moderate quantity only
⚠ Iodine deficiency suspected? Use iodized salt
🅸 I – IODINE FOODS
Sources:
• Seaweed (small quantity)
• Iodized salt
• Dairy
Consumption:
• Controlled amount (too much iodine worsens thyroid)
🅹 J – JEERA (Cumin)
Benefits: Improves metabolism
Preparation:
• Soak 1 tsp overnight
• Boil and drink
Time:
• Early morning
🅺 K – KELP (Only if iodine deficient)
⚠ Avoid without testing
🅻 L – LENTILS
Benefits: Protein + Iron
Preparation:
• Soaked 6–8 hours
• Pressure cook well
Time:
• Lunch
Join With:
• Lemon juice for iron absorption
🅼 M – MILLETS
Note:
Excess millets (especially raw) may act goitrogenic
Use:
• Cooked well
• Moderate intake
🅽 N – NUTS (Almonds, Walnuts)
Preparation:
• Soaked overnight
Time:
• Morning
🅾 O – OMEGA-3 FOODS
• Fatty fish (Sardine, Mackerel)
• Flax seeds
• Walnuts
Time:
• Lunch
🅿 P – PROBIOTICS
• Homemade curd
• Buttermilk
Time:
• Afternoon
🆀 Q – QUINOA
Preparation:
• Wash well
• Cook 1:2 ratio
Time:
• Lunch / dinner
🆁 R – ROCK SALT
Use moderately
🆂 S – SEEDS (Pumpkin, Sunflower)
Benefits: Zinc rich
Time:
• Evening snack
🆃 T – TURMERIC
Preparation:
• Golden milk
Time:
• Night
🆄 U – URAD DAL
Moderate intake (well cooked only)
🆅 V – VEGETABLES
Best:
• Carrot
• Beetroot
• Pumpkin
⚠ Limit raw cabbage, broccoli (cook well)
🆆 W – WATER
• 2.5–3 liters daily
• Warm water preferred
🆇 X – XANTHUM GUM (Avoid)
Processed food thickener
🆈 Y – YOGURT
• Homemade
• Avoid at night
🆉 Z – ZINC FOODS
• Pumpkin seeds
• Cashews
• Chickpeas
🌿 DAILY SAMPLE THYROID DIET PLAN
6:00 AM – Thyroid medicine (empty stomach)
6:45 AM – Jeera water
8:00 AM – Boiled eggs + multigrain roti
11:00 AM – Nuts + Brazil nut
1:00 PM – Red rice + moringa dal + vegetables
4:30 PM – Buttermilk + seeds
7:30 PM – Quinoa / light dinner
9:00 PM – Golden milk
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