4. Cruciferous Veggies
You’ve probably heard all about the benefits of broccoli, cabbage and the like by now. Cruciferous vegetables(5) certainly have their place in any healthy diet—but if you’re dealing with a thyroid condition, it may be best to shift your focus toward other healthy greens for awhile.
That said, this is only a potential concern if you have an iodine deficiency and if you rely on cruciferous veggies for a substantial portion of your diet. As long as you maintain variety in your health choices and get all the nutrients you need, your daily broccoli habit isn’t going to hurt you.
5. Coffee
Unfortunately for much of the population, coffee(6) isn’t the greatest early morning refresher if thyroid health is a concern. That said, a moderate amount of coffee consumed daily isn’t necessarily a huge deal.
Over time, excessive consumption of coffee can wear out your adrenal glands(7), which can lead to many different thyroid conditions and adrenal fatigue.
When you drink it, your adrenals release the stereotypically fight-or-flight hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. If you have been drinking obscene amounts of coffee from a young age and are concerned about your thyroid health, now might be the time to start cutting back.
6. Gluten
