6 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Thyroid – What to Avoid or Limit

It also:

• It increases insulin levels, which can   disrupt hormonal balance.
• It weakens the immune system
• Contributes to weight gain – a common problem with hypothyroidism

🟢  Top tip:
Choose whole foods with a low glycemic index, such as berries, nuts, and vegetables.
Limit your sugar intake to   less than 25g per day  .

❌  5.   Too much caffeine

Adrenal and thyroid stressor

Food products worth paying attention to:

• Coffee, energy drinks, strong black tea

While a moderate amount of caffeine isn’t a problem for most people,   too much   can:

• Increased   anxiety and insomnia   – common with hyperthyroidism
• It disrupts   sleep and adrenal health   , which affects thyroid function.
• Interfere with   the absorption of thyroid medications   (wait at least 60 minutes after taking medications)

🟢  Tip:
Limit yourself to   1-2 cups of coffee per day  and avoid drinking it with breakfast if you are taking thyroid medication