Maintaining a healthy thyroid is crucial for overall well-being, and consuming iodine-rich foods can significantly contribute to this. Nutritionist Tatyana Selezneva highlights the importance of adequate iodine intake to prevent hypothyroidism, a condition that can lead to weight gain, swelling, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and decreased energy, immunity, and intellectual activity.

Thyroxine, a key hormone regulated by iodine, plays a vital role in controlling protein, carbohydrate, fat, and water-salt metabolism. To support optimal thyroid function, incorporating specific foods into your diet is highly recommended.

The nutritionist recommends including sea fish, seafood, and seaweed in your diet to boost iodine levels.

Other beneficial foods include persimmon, feijoa, apples, and lemons.

Red meat, white poultry meat, cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt also contribute to thyroid health.

Furthermore, incorporating oatmeal (from whole grains), almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, legumes, green vegetables (especially onions and spinach), and honey can further support thyroid function.

These foods are rich in essential nutrients like iodine, iron, selenium, magnesium, vanadium, copper, protein (specifically the amino acid tyrosine), and vitamins C, E, D, B, and A, all of which are vital for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Regular medical examinations and annual blood tests for thyroid hormones are also recommended for proactive monitoring.