{"id":4827,"date":"2018-01-25T15:45:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/?p=4827"},"modified":"2019-08-13T14:28:57","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T18:28:57","slug":"7-superb-foods-to-improve-thyroid-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/7-superb-foods-to-improve-thyroid-health\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Superb Foods to Improve Thyroid Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland in your throat that regulates many important aspects of your body and its health.<\/p>\n<p>Your thyroid is responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>breathing<\/li>\n<li>heart rate<\/li>\n<li>several aspects of the nervous systems<\/li>\n<li>maintaining a healthy body weight<\/li>\n<li>muscle development<\/li>\n<li>body temperature<\/li>\n<li>menstrual cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When your thyroid is not producing enough of its hormones, the condition is called hypothyroidism. When it produces too many hormones it is called hyperthyroidism.<\/p>\n<p>A healthy diet is essential for everyone, but especially for those with thyroid issues.<\/p>\n<h3>7 Foods to Support Thyroid Health and Function<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Salt:<\/strong> Salt containing iodine, an essential element for a healthy thyroid, can support the function of this critical gland.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-530 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/mesclun-salad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/mesclun-salad.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/mesclun-salad-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Greens:<\/strong> Dark leafy greens are rich in magnesium, a necessary mineral for healthy thyroid function.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-2154 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/assorted-nuts2-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/assorted-nuts2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/assorted-nuts2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/assorted-nuts2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/assorted-nuts2-1000x800.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>3. Nuts:<\/strong> Nuts, especially Brazil nuts, are rich in iron and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/selenium-is-critical-for-your-body\/\">selenium<\/a>. Both of these are essential elements for your thyroid.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-4005 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/best-and-worst-fish2-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/best-and-worst-fish2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/best-and-worst-fish2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/best-and-worst-fish2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/best-and-worst-fish2-1000x664.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Seafood:<\/strong> Seafood is also rich in iodine, but can actually be too rich in it. Seafood should not be consumed daily. Rather it should be limited to about three times per week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter wp-image-4390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yogurt-and-healthy-mood3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"698\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yogurt-and-healthy-mood3.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/yogurt-and-healthy-mood3-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>5. Yogurt:<\/strong> Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is rich in iodine and vitamin D, both essential for thyroid function. Hypothyroidism has been found to be linked to low vitamin D, so dairy products that contain vitamin D may help combat this condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Milk:<\/strong> As with yogurt, milk is high in iodine and vitamin D, and may help prevent hypothyroidism.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-533 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/filet-mignon.jpg\" alt=\"Filet mignon\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/filet-mignon.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/filet-mignon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Chicken and Beef:<\/strong> Hypothyroidism has been linked with low levels of zinc, which is found in chicken and beef.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/products\/thyroid-support\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone wp-image-4829 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Thyroid-Support-N402_Large-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Thyroid-Support-N402_Large-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Thyroid-Support-N402_Large-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Thyroid-Support-N402_Large.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> Natural Wellness&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/products\/thyroid-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Thyroid Support<\/em><\/a> was developed to keep your thyroid healthy and functioning properly. Improve your mood, and increase your\u00a0metabolism\u00a0and energy level. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/products\/thyroid-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy, well rounded diet is essential for overall health. A diet rich in these 7 foods can support the health and function of your thyroid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":4833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thyroid-health"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4827"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6706,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4827\/revisions\/6706"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturalwellness.com\/nwupdate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}