Hypothyroidism
Foods to Eat and Things to Do:

Iodine Rich Foods
Seaweeds:
• arame
• kelp
• dulse
• hijike
• nori
• wakame
• kombu

Zinc Rich Foods
• sunflower seeds
• slow cook oatmeal
• dried beans
• bran

Copper Rich Foods:
• mushrooms
• legumes
• nuts
• raisins

Selenium Rich Foods:
• Brazil nuts

Other Important Foods
• garlic
• radishes
• watercress
• carrots

Very Important Oils
Flax seed oil (high in omega 3)

Good oils
• organic cold pressed olive oil
• organic unrefined coconut oil

Activity
• regular exercise

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Foods to Avoid:

• cabbage
• brussels sprouts
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• kale
• soy products
• peanuts
• pine nuts
• turnips
• mustard greens
• cassava root
• millet
• peaches
• pears
• refined foods
• refined sugars
• animal fats
• white flour
• white rice
• canola oil
• polyunsaturated oils (corn, soy, vegetable, etc.)

Substances to Avoid

• fluoride (use toothpaste without fluoride)
• food that is not organic
• toxins in general

Dr. Sean Larkin
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