Topic: Green Leafy Veggies and Hypothyroidism

Tagged: green leafy vegetables, Hypothyroidism, kale, Thyroid

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08/11/2012 at 9:24 AM #29934

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I am planning on starting the 15 day reboot (most likely extending the middle 5 days a lot longer) and JUST found out through comments on a blog post that when you have Hypothyroidism (which I do) you have to be careful of most leafy green veggies (and soy, strawberries, peaches to name a few) especially kale and other cruciferous veggies, but also spinach. Nobody told me this when they stuck me on pills years ago… and I’m a vegetarian! So I’m unclear on what to do when juicing. Since you don’t cook your greens when juicing can I still use them?

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08/11/2012 at 9:43 AM #29940

prishaynes
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taramci: I’m interested in this answer, too. I never knew I had to be careful of most leafy green veggies etc – such as you’ve mentioned. I was just told take my pill in the a.m. an hour before I eat anything. Guess that’s why physicians “practice medicine” cuz they don’t know either?

Anyway – does anybody know the answer here?

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08/12/2012 at 5:09 AM #30187

tinksmagic
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My dr. told me “no diet restrictions” HAHAHAHAA!!! I have found out more on my own that with thyroid issues THERE MUST BE DIET RESTRICTIONS! Had he been more informed I would not be in the situation I’m in now, but since *I* took control of my own body, I now know what to eat and what not to.
When I challenged him on restrictions especially cruciferous veggies and more importantly gluten he finally admitted he did not know there was a correlation between the two and the outcome. Glad I’ve done MY homework. If I continued to follow his advice, I’d never be on the path to healing.

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08/12/2012 at 9:21 AM #30223

taramci
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tinksmagic: in your research, have you discovered anything about doing a reboot like this and it getting us OFF thyroid meds? or will be always be on meds, since the drs obviously know nothing…

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08/12/2012 at 9:24 AM #30224

prishaynes
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I don’t think my thyroid med has ever done anything for me. If this reboot can help so many others with blood pressure and diabetes – I hope it will also help with thyroid!

Tinksmagic: please share more info with us! Thank You!!!

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08/12/2012 at 9:44 AM #30227

taramci
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my meds haven’t done anything for me either. At my last appt I asked my dr why, if with the meds my numbers are where they should be, why don’t I feel any different – my fatigue, weight issues, etc. She had no answer.

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08/13/2012 at 3:03 PM #30605

Stacey Hamilton
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Why do you have to be careful of leafy greens with hypothyroidism?

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08/13/2012 at 3:06 PM #30607

Stacey Hamilton
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How can a raw, natural vegetable harm you?

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- 12/05/2012 at 3:33 PM #55583
  
  flora
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  I used to think the very same, until I became the first person in my family with thyroid disease! There is no history at all…except for me.
  The issue is that certain fruits and vegetables are goitrogenic. They have different types of goitrogenic chemicals in them that inhibit the body’s ability to absorb iodine. Thus, they may contribute to goiter (hence the name). Some produce, particularly in the brassica family, are highly goitrogenic, whereas others like nectarines are only mildly so.
  Supposedly, if you do not have a family history of thyroid problems, you should not have to worry about this. However, if you are like me, you may be the lucky person who develops it despite no family history.
  I was juicing collard greens, cabbage, and pears all last winter and eating broccoli and bok choy almost every night at dinner. I have no idea how much that contributed to my diagnosis this year. Though, at the same time, there is an increase in thyroid disease because of an insane number of environmental pollutants out there, and excessive use of dental X-rays, so who can say. My city’s water is even fluoridated. I may have just created my own perfect storm.
  
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08/14/2012 at 8:43 AM #30815

Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN; Reboot Nutritionist
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taramci wrote:

I am planning on starting the 15 day reboot (most likely extending the middle 5 days a lot longer) and JUST found out through comments on a blog post that when you have Hypothyroidism (which I do) you have to be careful of most leafy green veggies (and soy, strawberries, peaches to name a few) especially kale and other cruciferous veggies, but also spinach. Nobody told me this when they stuck me on pills years ago… and I’m a vegetarian! So I’m unclear on what to do when juicing. Since you don’t cook your greens when juicing can I still use them?

Hi taramci, Stacey & prishanyes, here is a really good article about thyroid and your reboot http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/hyperthyroidism-and-goitrogens/

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08/14/2012 at 9:01 AM #30828

prishaynes
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Thank you, Stacy!

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08/15/2012 at 10:17 AM #31214

Wendie
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Stacy – I want to juice only for 60 days (waiting for my juicer) and plan on using Mean Green as often as possible along with the other juice recipes. I do have an under active thyroid and am on medication. I’ve checked in with my doctor who will be supervising me. I’m tempted to go ahead with the cruciferous mix and see if that affects my thyroid – for the better. I read the link to the article you provided. Any advice?

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08/15/2012 at 10:39 AM #31220

Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN; Reboot Nutritionist
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Wendie wrote:

Stacy – I want to juice only for 60 days (waiting for my juicer) and plan on using Mean Green as often as possible along with the other juice recipes. I do have an under active thyroid and am on medication. I’ve checked in with my doctor who will be supervising me. I’m tempted to go ahead with the cruciferous mix and see if that affects my thyroid – for the better. I read the link to the article you provided. Any advice?

Hi Wendie – I think the key is being in close touch with your MD and using blood tests to demonstrate where you may need to make adjustments in your juice ingredients or reboot plan. Keep us posted on how this goes for you!

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08/17/2012 at 1:25 AM #31763

Milijana Cukic
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Hi, I am 34 years old and I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. My hormones are up and down. I refused medications because after trying all different medications I was more, and more sick than before. I am 5’6″ tall and I weight 215lb. My cholesterol blood test are perfect but my blood pressure is high 155/105. I want to try 15 days reboot and I want to know is that safe for me. Is anybody with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis tried juicing before??? THANKS!!!

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08/17/2012 at 5:26 AM #31789

Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND
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Hi Milijana,
Yes this is certainly safe for you to complete, and it will be a wonderful step for you to take, losing weight will help control your blood pressure and you will feel more energised. Natural thyroid extract can be better tolerated by some then the synthetic thyroxine. Many rebooters with Hashimotos have completed a reboot successfully Here is an article about juicing and hypothyroidism http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/hyperthyroidism-and-goitrogens/

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08/18/2012 at 2:28 AM #32075

Milijana Cukic
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Dear Claire, Thank you so much for details. I will try 3 days reboot and I will post my experience. I heard many great things about juicing and I am completely ready to try.

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08/19/2012 at 12:59 AM #32280

ellens
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I had thyroid cancer and my thyroid removed years ago. I have been juicing with kale and spinach with no problems. I do make sure to mix it up, not having the same ones every day. Something you may want to know about your meds though; ensure you are taking a name brand and not generic. When you take generic thyroid meds you are basically starting over all of the time because you are not guaranteed that you are really taking the same thing with each prescription. I have felt like crap for 15 years taking generic meds. Last year my doc switched me to Tirosint and it changed everything. Also, since I have been juicing the last 6 weeks I have not had any migraines or headaches.

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08/19/2012 at 11:47 PM #32523

tinksmagic
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My ENT didn’t see a need to put me on any thyroid meds, but my TSH levels are generally normal, so he wouldn’t check my T3 or T4. My phlebotomist says different. I am making an appointment to see a highly recommended endo this week. My TSH fluctuates, it’s gone from 1.2 in May to 1.9 in July and my TPO is high. My ultrasound showed an enlarged (right side remaining) thyroid with nodules that thankfully came back benign.
My bloodwork was done again this past Friday and the phleb remarked how good it looked (when compared to others’ in the rack).

I’m only juicing once a day (I have a really screwed up work schedule which was recommended I change) so I don’t have a set “eating” time. I have been getting creative with juicing and some things (bitter melon) just upset my stomach. Trial and error, lol, but I have done so many positive changes since February I’m really seeing the changes in other areas of my health.
I’m documenting a lot of it in hopes that if “the prize” is achieved I will be able to help others.

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