Metabolism RIP
So I think that I keep doing the wrong thing because every time I turn around I’m doing the wrong thing – sigh – this all has to do with eating a diet that does not counter act the Synthroid I’m taking.
I just read this on a Hashimoto’s Disease board:
The message for patients: We definitely need more research that looks at the connection between hypothyroidism, metabolism and body weight, because the conventional wisdom that hypothyroidism only causes a few pounds of weight gain is seemingly contradicted by this and many other studies that show even slight changes in TSH having a fairly dramatic impact on weight.
Another site says this:
List of foods to avoid while taking Synthroid:
1. Avoid goitrogenic foods: Foods that contain goitrogens may suppress thyroid function by inhibiting iodine uptake which is a important nutrient for hormone production. Iodine is a trace mineral and is found in dairy, meats and small amounts in fruits and vegetables. Goitrogens also called as thyroid inhibiting foods. It depresses thyroid function and stimulates the growth of thyroid.
Avoid eating raw cruciferous vegetables if you have hypothyoidism. Instead you can cook these vegetables before consuming. Some of them include cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, mustard greens, kale, turnips, rape seed (canola oil) and collard. Other goitrogenic compounds present in small quantities include pine nuts, millet, peanuts, peaches, sweet potatoes, radishes, cassava root and strawberries. These are mildly goitrogenic and you can take in small amounts. You can start eating these healthy vegetables once your thyroid problems gets better.
2. Soy products: Soy is another food to avoid while taking Synthroid. It is better to eliminate unfermented soy products when you take synthroid. Some of the unfermented soy products include soy nuts, soy bean oil, soy cheese, soy protein, edamame, soy infant formula, soy milk, soy icecream, soy sprouts, tofu and soy beans. You can take fermented soy products in small amounts when you take synthroid. Fermented soy products include tempeh, miso and soy sauce. Soy products are also goitrogenic and suppress thyroid function. Soy is found in many packaged food products. Read the labels carefully when you buy any foods from the grocery store.
3. Avoid chlorine and fluoride when you take synthroid. Chlorine and fluoride block iodine receptors in the thyroid gland. Chlorine is found in tape water. Fluoride is found in toothpaste and tape water. You can use spring water and steam distilled water. Read the label when you buy toothpaste. You can buy natural toothpaste, because it is fluoride free.
4. Eating high amounts of fiber can interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone. Some of the high fiber foods include cooked black beans and lentils.
Also:
Foods that interact with Thyroid medications are:
High fiber foods
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Cheese of all kinds
Collard Greens
Edamame
Flax
Kale
Lentils
Milk
Oatmeal
Rye
Soy milk
Tempeh
Tofu
TVP
Yogurt (both dairy and soy)
Herbs that you need to limit are:
Bugleweed-don’t use at all
Fenugreek
Kelp
Lemon Balm – don’t use at all
St Johnswort