Does a low glycemic diet help hypothyroid disease?
I am hypothyroid (hashimotos) and have been having trouble keeping my hormones stable. I’ve heard that some people tell me a low glycemic diet helps manage the symptoms and helps them lose weight. Anyone have experience with this? To complicate things a little further I’m also a vegan so I eat a lot of whole grains, beans, veggies and fruits.
discuss this question with your doctor. ask for a referral to a nutritionist.
Are you testing your thyroid levels in the morning each and evert time? Thyroid testing should be done within an hour of waking, when metabolism is near its low point.
The best way to lose weight when hypothyroid is to have a TSH around 1.0 ifon T4 and be converting enough T4 to T3. On T4/T2 a free t4 or midrange and a free t3 high in range is needed. Thyroid levels are the number #1 way to begin the weight loss process.
As far as diet, reduce carbs and increase fiber. Avoid or limit soy and fluoride. Exercise for one hour at least 4-5 times a week.