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Wednesday 03 August 2022
The thyroid gland is one of the most important vital organs in the human body, as it helps produce hormones and control the metabolism process.
The thyroid gland is greatly affected by the daily diet, so you must pay close attention to the quality of food eaten at each meal, to maintain its health and protect it from diseases.
In this regard, Dr. Svetlana Guryanova, a nutrition expert, warned of some foods that pose a great risk to the health of the thyroid gland, according to the “Rusya Today” website.
Foods that are harmful to the thyroid gland
Gurianova identified foods that are harmful to the thyroid gland in the following foods:
Wheat: may cause thyroiditis, if eaten in light of gluten sensitivity.
Soybeans: Increases the risk of hypothyroidism, as a result of poor iodine absorption, as well as causing a rise in estrogen in men and lowering their sexual ability.
– Sugar.
– Caffeine.
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Foods that are good for the thyroid gland
On the other hand, the nutritionist explained that there are foods useful for the thyroid gland that should be included in daily meals, including:
– The fish.
– Meat.
– Whole grains.
– Barley.
– Oats.
– Seeds.
– olive oil.
– Avocado.
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