Choosing The Right Hypothyroid Diet Breakfast Plan

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


The goal of the hypothyroid diet is to optimize metabolism. And the best way to jumpstart your metabolism everyday is with breakfast. If you're currently not eating breakfast, start!

Most foods and drinks consumed in the morning affect the function of the thyroid gland. Having a real meal that is healthy as opposed to just taking tea or coffee is crucial when one is suffering from this disorder.

You've been fasting since dinner the night before.

This is because your basal metabolic rate is at its highest point in the morning hence speeding up the process and a healthy meal will boost your metabolism.

A meal consists of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. Your snacks and 'treats' should also contain all three macronutrients. This will provide your body with sustained energy, not just a quick burst of energy that carbohydrates provide by themselves.

So, what does the ideal breakfast look like for someone with hypothyroidism?

It is important for the nutritional plan to consist of mineral selenium because it has a direct impact to the hormones produced by thyroid. Include Brazilian nuts, tomatoes and onions in your meals because they contain selenium.

Smoothies are great because they're loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Smoothies are super-nutritious, or at least they should be. This is why they work great within the hypothyroid diet.

Iodine is a mineral that helps in creating thyroid hormones hence the need to eat fruits and food with it.

Fruits that have this mineral include pineapples, mangoes and strawberries which can be put on the side.

People with this disorder should take their nutritional plans very seriously especially breakfast. Foods with carbohydrates will boost your energy levels.

One banana, a handful of frozen strawberries, 1/4 of an avocado, whey protein, one raw egg, and water.

Consulting a physician is also important as he or she will help you in knowing which plan suits you.

Some patients have other conditions that may not allow them to consume some minerals like iodine in large quantities.

Eat fortified cereals, lentils among others instead of fatty meat.

A meal comprising of scrambled eggs, low fat yogurt and fruits is good for you. In case you are on medication it is important to take your medicine one hour before taking breakfast.

If you feel the need to include sugary foods in your diet then it should in small proportions.

However it is important to note that just because one is suffering from this condition does not mean that they have to watch the calories they consume or go on low fat diets.

Ensure that your meal plan does not contain minerals that slow up the function of thyroid. The type of food you eat should not make you gain more weight.

The patient should have a proper hypothyroid diet breakfast as it is good for the body.




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