{"id":50362,"date":"2022-04-04T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T13:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=50362"},"modified":"2024-09-27T09:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T13:16:57","slug":"hashimotos-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hashimotos-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"The best diet for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hashimoto\u2019s disease is an <\/span>autoimmune disorder<\/span><\/a> specifically targeting and causing inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis is also called chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. <\/span>Hashimoto\u2019s is characterized by gradual thyroid failure, due to infiltration of white blood cells and autoimmune-mediated destruction of the thyroid gland. When enough of the normal thyroid gland is affected, <\/span>the amount of thyroid hormone may be insufficient. If that sounds like hypothyroidism, it is. <\/span>Hashimoto\u2019s disease is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the United States<\/span><\/a>, affecting 10% of the population. But because of its autoimmune component, understanding and treating Hashimoto\u2019s is more complicated than simply balancing your thyroid hormones. When your immune system sees your own thyroid as a threat, a multi-pronged treatment approach is best.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMany patients with Hashimoto’s thyroid disease continue to have symptoms even after starting medications and [seeing] normalization of labs,\u201d says physician and registered dietitian Amy Burkhart, MD, of <\/span>The Celiac MD<\/span><\/a>. \u201cBecause of this, research has begun to look at other factors that may influence symptoms and overall wellness in Hashimoto\u2019s patients beyond medication.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of these factors may be diet. While a Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis diet won\u2019t <\/span>cure<\/span><\/i> your hypothyroidism, it can help decrease common <\/span>side effects of hypothyroidism, like constipation, fatigue, and weight gain<\/span><\/a>, when used in conjunction with medication. If you have Hashimoto\u2019s disease and you\u2019re wondering how to implement some smart changes to your diet, here\u2019s everything you need to know about eating for your health with Hashimoto\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the best Hashimoto\u2019s diet?<\/span><\/h2>\n

While there\u2019s not one best diet for Hashimoto\u2019s, a balanced diet focused on eating whole foods is good for people with Hashimoto\u2019s disease. \u201cEating a diet rich in vegetables, healthy fats, and quality proteins is recommended for people with Hashimoto\u2019s,\u201d says registered dietitian Jeanette Kimszal of <\/span>Thyroid Nutrition Educators<\/span><\/a>. \u201cFood that nourishes the immune system is important to have, eating a lot of processed foods high in sugar, unhealthy fat, and salt may trigger autoimmune issues.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

These diet rules hold true for people with <\/span>hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a> not <\/span><\/i>caused by Hashimoto\u2019s, as well as people with <\/span>hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/a> (although people who make an excess amount of thyroid hormone often need more calories in their diet than people who don\u2019t make enough).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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