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It is thought that diet plays a role in thyroid health. Although low iodine
intake leads to low thyroid function, table salt does not appear to be the
best option. Many foods eaten in Western culture contain what are known
as goitrogens or iodine blockers. Two popular goitrogens are soybeans
and peanuts. A great amount of processed foods contain either or both
of these. Grocery store items are full of polyunsaturated oils and many
Americans still shy away from using saturated fat, preferring to cook with
expeller-pressed or solvent-extracted oils. If you cook with vegetable oil, it
is time to stop.
Polyunsaturated oils such as soy oil have been used to fatten up livestock. These
oils, comprised of LCTs, promote weight gain. In the 1940s farmers tried using
coconut oil to fatten animals and discovered that it made them lean and active
instead.
With the industrialization of our agricultural system, soil has become
iodine deficient, further compromising thyroid health. In addition,
consumption of refined sugars and grains also negatively impact thyroid
function. There are also a number of environmental stressors such as
chemical pollutants, pesticides, mercury and fluoride that stress the
thyroid. With all these insults, it is no wonder so many people suffer from
inadequate thyroid function.
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