Food Sources That Can Impact Thyroid Health

Sugary Foods

Processed foods tend to contain a large amount of refined sugar, which causes an inflammatory response in the body. They also tend to be quite high in calories and low in nutritional value, which affects the production of hormones, causes weight gain, and increases an individual's risk of developing hypothyroidism. Replacing refined sugar with naturally sweet foods, such as berries and other fruit, supports weight loss and healthy thyroid function. Those seeking to reduce their consumption of sugary foods should be on the lookout for and avoid pastries, candy, granola bars, cereal, and just about anything that comes in a package.