Diet Tips for hyperthyroid patients.

By | July 16, 2013

Hyperthyroidism is a condition wherein the metabolic rate of the body increases. Thyroid gland becomes hyperactive due to which the ability of the body to burn the calories consumed increases and due to this the individual keeps on loosing weight. Here are few diet tips for hyperthyroid patients that can help them in various ways.

Hormonal tests are the best to diagnose this problem. When the hormonal tests proves  that you are hyperthyroid main goal is to maintain ideal body weight. As per the condition it will keep on reducing your weight. So here it becomes an important task for you to take extra care of your diet so that you do not loose excess weight. You have to select foods which help to suppress the activity of thyroid gland.

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Diet Recommendations.

  • Eat small frequent meals. Choose meals which are little calorically dense so that your body has some extra reserves of energy after the body burns of the energy. Calorically dense food does not include just fats and oils. combination of all the food groups i.e cereal, pulse, milk, fats etc.
  • Include thyroid-suppressing food in the diet. Broccoli, soya products, cabbage, cauliflower, rajmah, bajra etc.
  • When you choose food make sure that it nourishes your body and not just give you empty calories. So eat fruit, fruit juices, nuts, eggs, meats etc
  • Do not fill up your stomach with low calorie foods like salads and veggies.
  • Eat foods which are stomach filling. For that include protein and 5-10gms of fats in each major meals.
  • Eat food containing paneer. It gives satiety and and stomach fullness for a longer time.
  • Eat home made sweets like sheera, puddings, custards etc to give you additional calories which will avoid weight loss.
  • Eat food at regular interval. Do not increases gap between 2 meals. meal gap should be lesser than 3 hrs.
  • Do not keep habit of having soups before meals. They tend to give feeling of fullness and satiety.
  • Do not drink water immediately after meals.
  • It is also important to keep replenishing the body with vital minerals and vitamins. So add multivitamin supplements to your diet.
  • Bugleweed, green tea, and motherwort are a few herbs found to be helpful for hyperthyroidism.

So in short if we conclude, the main motto is to eat more meals at regular interval and avoid foods which are low in calories.




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115 thoughts on “Diet Tips for hyperthyroid patients.

  1. Seema

    Hi
    I m suffering from thyroid problem from past 5 yrs….

    Nw my t3 s 82.90
    T4 s6. 90
    Tsh s 0.33 so I m suffering from hyperthyroidism

    Bt I feel nt to wrk.. I feel lethargic… Muscle pain…. Memory problems… Don’t feel hungry. I m taking thyronorm 12.5 nw before used to take 25…..I tried yoga bt due to weakness I a nt able to regularly plz guide… Wht can i do
    My wt s 75

    Reply
  2. Neelam Patel

    Hlw mam

    My t3 is 3.67 & T4 is 20.64,TSH is <0.01 plz tell me what diet is taken
    My age is 21 year

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Neelam have you taken doctor’s advise. If yes, tell me if he has started you on any medication.

      Reply
    2. vedika paradkar

      Hi mam;
      I am 30 years old and suffering Hypothyroid problem last 5 years. Feeling so lazy and muscles pain please suggest me that plan and workout plan

      Reply
  3. Jyoti Singh

    Hello ma’am
    My mother is having hyperthyroidism
    Thyroid level is too much increased 78
    Now she is just eat chapati and green vegetables
    Please suggest me some fruits and dry fruits which can help her to come out from this problem
    She is also having Type2 Diabetes
    Please help me how could I take care of her please

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Jyoti you should go through the article. I am sure you will get the required information.
      If you looking for detailed diet plan for her so pls mail your daily diet routine on info@nutrichoice4u.com

      Reply
  4. catherine r galeon

    hi mam Im CAtherine r galeon Im suffering hyperthyroidism my TSH is 0.5 and my T4 is 68.58 and i have a mass 3.8 and 5.8 what kind of food best for me to cure my hyperthyroidism pls help me

    Reply
  5. Bharti Pareya

    Hi mam. My name is Bharti, age 28, and I am having Hyperthyroid problem, my TSH level is 8.14. And my hemoglobin level also low which is 10.7
    Because of this I got had miscarriage
    IN the last month..

    Please help me out from this problem.

    Reply
  6. Shiva

    Hello mam
    I have hyperthyroid from last 6 months and i am taking medicense as per doctor instruction….but can i eat non- veg ( mutton..chicken..fish..egg) in my diet….to increase my weight….

    Reply
  7. VENU

    I HAD LOST NEARLY 18 KGS IN 4 MONTHS. THS LEVEL – <0.005.FT3 – 20.08.FT 4 – 6.11. NECK GETTING SWELLING IN ONE SIDE

    Reply
  8. Reena

    Hii. Actually I have lost weight 14 kg but suddenly check my thyroid t hyperthyroidism aa gya meine exercises se or green tea se weight losses kiya an mein yhi zanana chahte h k m green tea lii sakte h ab

    Reply
  9. Sneha

    My TSH level is 10.25..What should I do?Can I exclude wheat form my diet?I am eagerly waiting for your reply….

    Reply
    1. Peer Sharief Ud din

      I have tsh level of 12 suggest me some advice and drugs to combat the problem

      Reply
  10. Sovan mandal

    I am 24 years old.in last 2 day ago i check my blood and see that my TSH value 34.11.so can you help me what can i do give me a proper diet chart it belong breakfast,lunch,snakes and dinner with time .so it will be great thankfull to you.

    Reply
  11. Diyalakshmi

    Hello
    Madam,

    Pls describe hyperthyroid patient food diet

    Reply
  12. Aaleema

    Hey mam. I em 19 years old and I am having hyperthyroidism since 1 year. And my weight has also been increased so much accorind to my age nd height.
    Please help me out.

    Reply
  13. Aaleema

    Hey Neha mam. I em 19 years old and I am having hyperthyroidism since 1 year. And my weight has also been increased so much accorind to my age nd height.
    Please help me out.

    Reply
  14. jubeha kausar

    Mam I miss suffering from hyperthyroidism for the last 6 months .I am taking my medicine bt not getting alright can u plz suggest me wht to take n my diet n wht not.

    Reply
  15. Adekoya bunmi f

    Pls my sister had hyperthyroidism nd has been on treatment since last year but nil improvement.they are advicing on diet wat diet can she be on

    Reply
  16. Socorina Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education from IGNOU in 2017. 9c75s

    Mam, Can you help me to get a job for Nutrition. i have done Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education from IGNOU in December 2016.

    Reply
  17. Meena

    Hi
    Mam I am meena . I am suffering from hyperthyroidism problem my tsh level is 34.5 . I am medication but still I can’t get cured so please give some diet chat to decrease my tsh level mam

    Reply
  18. neha

    Hello mam,
    I am 25 year married female ,weight 48kg and height 5’3″ suffering from hyperthyroidism. Can plz suggest me what should I eat and what not.

    Reply
  19. Niharika Patel

    Dear mam, I would like to utilised this platform. I have done thyroid profile rest and found TSH low. My doctor said that its hyperthyroid. I have done sonography and came to know stone in kidney (5 mm). She has suggested not to have acidic food due to stone. But few people are saying to have acidic food for stone. Considering both the issue can you please suggest me proper diet or main food which will be helpful. Kindly also suggest which type of food I should not consume. Highly appreciate your support in advance.

    Reply
  20. Vikram Jacob

    Hi
    I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroid the levels are two high am on medication but is there a diet that u can advise me as I suffer from gluten problem too. If I can get to know the fruits which I can eat n which should not this will help me to have frequent meals as am working n having fruits
    If you could please guide me on the details of diet,
    Thanks in advance
    Vikram

    Reply
  21. Payel Bhattacharjee

    I am pregnant of 3 month. I tested tsh test 10 days earlier and got results 9.65 , now I again test it after 10days of earlier and get result 16.81. how it possible? how I control it? what medicine should I take during my pregnancy time? plz give me proper guide. will there any threat of my baby?

    Reply
  22. Yasmine

    Dear Doc, I’m so confused. My mom’s hyperthyroid. I see on some sites things to eat include cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, now I’m seeing here to avoid them. Help! What vegetables are safe to eat please?

    Reply
  23. Neeraja TATAKE

    Hello I am Neeraja…Age 19 and I guess I am suffering from hyperthyroidism… I feel the symptoms.
    I met my physician and he said exercise daily and have a diet and also told me to check my hemogram and thyroid levels..though Ivuaven I haven’t checked it but I am sure that I have.
    I have turned complete skinny and weak no energy…what can I do… I am suffering from this since two three weeks..and I have my dance program on 17th…I need a diet guidance…

    Reply
  24. Catherine cortado

    Hi! I have a hyperthytoidism since February i was diagnosed by the doctor and he gave me a medication to take but i suddenly stop because im experiencing a skin allergy and i feel my
    Condition is getting worse everytime i taken medication so i stop it .. Can any one suggest me what is the best herbal medicine and balance diet for me .
    Thanks kate

    Reply
  25. Aman

    Hi ….I m suffering from hyperthyroid from last4 years….nd I m taking medicine thyroxin 75 weekdays and 50 weekend days..can I take sunflower seeds to cure thyroid

    Reply
  26. Reema

    Hi …I m suffering from hyperthyroid..taking medicine thyroxin 75 week days and 50 weekend days…can I take sunflower seed to cure thyroid

    Reply
  27. Chandni

    Hello mam,

    My age is 25 i have hyperthyroidism and in every report TSH level changes.. sometimes TSH is high n sometimes its low.. I am a software professional so i have to work by sitting whole day only. I walk for 45 mins every day but still its difficult for me. following is my report results

    Month TSH T4 T3
    Jan- 2016 128.95 1.6 0.25
    Aug-2016 0.13 9.91 1.65
    sep-2016 6.22 6.75 0.90

    Please give me proper guidance.. I am taking Thyronorm100 mg

    Reply
  28. Karishma Patel

    Hi,
    I am 33 years old & having hypothyroid. I am pure vegetarian Gujarati women. I am little bit bulky and often suffer with swelling in legs.
    I have hyperyroidism but I dont’t lose weight but I don’t gain also. I want to lose some kgs but I don’t know how to do that. I tried some diets but that doesn’t work. Do you have any advice?
    Kindly suggest appropriate diet plan for me pls.

    Reply
  29. Rohin Raina

    Hello Madam,
    My age is 40yrs
    Was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
    Total thyroidectomy done.post surgery my TSH level is 27 without any medicine as doctors has asked not to take any medicine before nuclear scan.plz suggest what food should I take…

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello rohin,
      i would advise till all you scans are done..Till that you can eat 5 small frequent meals.

      Reply
    2. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello rohin,
      i would advise till all you scans are done..Till that you can eat 5 small frequent meals.
      Regards

      Reply
  30. sroj

    Hey m sroj my age is 41 ,female, I am suffering from hyperthyroidism disease my T3 level is 4.oo mg/ml and my. T4 level is 28.8 microgram per ml and my TSH is 0.01 , n I also had bad habit of smoking , please help me out please tell what to eat and does smoking affect my disease.

    Reply
  31. zeet

    Hi neha,

    My problem is my tsh level is 8.20 .So please suggest me proper diet plan

    Reply
  32. sree

    Mam…im 25yrs n prgnant of 22weeks…nd my tsh is 7.45 having my medication regularly…but gettng worried about my diet plan.plz suggest me an xact diet chart for daily plz plz…..m really really verie worried.

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Sree,
      you can eat regular food.
      Avoid cabbage, cauliflower, brocoli, rajmah, bajra, tofu, soyabean etc.

      Reply
  33. Jagdish Bharwani

    Dear madam,
    My TSH is very high approx. 58 and i am continuously loosing my weight. kindly suggest remedy and diet plan to maintain my weight.

    Reply
    1. Jagdish Bharwani

      My age is 55 year and My TSH is very high approx. 58 and i am continuously loosing my weight. kindly suggest remedy and diet plan to maintain my weight.

      Reply
      1. Neha Kava Post author

        Hello Jagdish,
        Pls make sure that you first visit an endocrinologist and get the dosage fixed.. After that we can work on diet part.

        regards

        Reply
  34. Suresh Thakur

    My wife’s harmone tests: T3- 2.1, T4- 137, Tsh- 0.1. Doctor advised Thyronorm 37.5 mg.

    Regarding diet, there are confusing websites. Her weight is 61 kg and height 5″. Age: 52 yrs. Pl suggest suitable diet. We almost take everything at home: pulses, vegetables, salad, dairy products (She doesn’t like milk at all), nuts, occasionally eggs, no non-veg (sometimes fish in parties/functions etc), rajmah, urad, etc. wheat atta, white rice.

    Pl suggest suitable diet for her.

    Reply
      1. Suresh Thakur

        Thanks. I have checked the mail. I could not find any comments please.

        Pl reforward.

        Reply
  35. Anjali Raut

    Hi, i am 22 yrs old and suffering from hyperthyroid. Do I need to cut all dairy products and fast food ?

    Reply
  36. Chuza Bhutia

    I’ve hyperthyroid Free T4 is 3.2 & TSH is <0.011. why should really eat I'm very much confused. Pls advice me proper diet. Will be greatfull

    Reply
  37. rajani

    hi my tsh level is 9.75, can u tell me what should avoid or eat?

    Reply
      1. rajani

        mam my tsh level is 9.75 and iam over weight too, my height is 4.9″ and weight 60 kg please reply me proper diet plan

        Reply
  38. becky akpam

    Hello,Neha Kava,it is my first time,I have really learnt a lot from you,I am a case of hyper,thank you much.

    Reply
  39. Sukh kaur

    Hi. My brother is suffering from this hormonal problem. I got to know foods to avoid as u stated. Plz let us know which are the best foods to include in diet in hyperthyroidism. Please do tell us mam plz.

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Sukh kaur,

      Ask him to avoid all food which has high calories.

      regards

      Reply
  40. Gul

    Hello mam
    I’m having hyperthyroidism and it is 70 .I’m not having any health issue but after knowing that I have hyperthyroidism.Now I’m very much tense and worrying.its not going from my mind.im taking thyronorm 50mcg daily.
    Will it be cured without side effects?

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Gul,
      Pls do not worry so much… Medicine will be there life time.. You have to live with it.. So accept it..
      Take care of your weight. Make sure your weight is healthy as per your height..

      Regards

      Reply
  41. aishwarya

    hello,i have seen your post so helpful but as i am confused about the food that an hyperthryoid person has to take.

    i have hyperthyroidism and seen different posts saying to avoid eggs,milk,ice cream ,brocolli and soy products and whole grain bread,banana milk shake, peanuts(which helps to put on weight). as we all know people with hyper thyroid looses weight and i became so skinny even though eating much,can you tell me what really an hyper thyroid person can eat to put on weight.that could be very helpful.

    looking forward to hear from you.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Aishwarya,
      You will have to avoid cabbage, cauliflower, rajma, spinach, bajra, broccoli, tofu, soyabean, alcohol.
      Pls visit a registered Dietitian to seek professional advise for weight gain. If you want to enroll for wieghtloss program with Nutrichoice4u you can mail Us on info@nutrichoice4u.com

      Regards
      Regards

      Reply
    2. AISHWARYA

      hi mam,
      my weight is 64 height is 5.1 i want to lose my weight mam. please give your precious reply. im HYPERTHYROID PATIENT
      Warm regards

      Reply
      1. Neha Kava Post author

        Hello Aishwarya,
        We do give online diet consultation for various diseases. This service is charged.. So if you are interested you can drop a mail to info@nutrichoice4u.com

        Reply
  42. Joanna

    I have big goiters and hyper.i currently take carbimazole.
    Are there any special foods that help on shrink goiters and nodules?
    i heard cauliflower and iodine can really damage if you are hyper.
    Alsomilk products not good?

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Joanna,
      You have to avoid cabbage, cauliflower,, broccoli, soya bean,tofu, spinacj, bajra, rajma, alcohol etc.

      Regards

      Reply
  43. Sapna Siha

    Dear neha,
    Plz suggest whole diet plan for thyroid person as i have a plobm.. I m consulting a govt.hospital..plz mail me asap..mereko bolne me v problm ho jati h kabhi kabhi…plz its urgent…

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Sapna,

      Avoid cabbage,cauliflower, spinach, soya bean,broccoli, tofu, bajra, rajma, alcohol etc in your diet..

      Reply
  44. Bharti

    Hi Neha I was finding much sypMptoms ( severe hair loss weight loss palpitation)of hyperthyroid in my body.AS I went for test at INMAS….all reports are normal.no medication is required . Suggest what should I do now?

    Reply
  45. Amit

    Hi I’m 27 year old and i’m my free T4 is 46.60 pmol/L that is more then 2 time higher then normal range and TSH 1.26 ulU/ml.
    my height is 5.9 feet but my weight is just 43kg..
    do i go for Ayurveda treatment or Allopathy.
    please suggest me what should i do how can i gain weight ?

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello AMit, you need to follow a good high calorie diet for weight gain. Pls consult a registered /dietitain who can help you with this. If you want consultation with Nutrichoice4u. pls mail us on info@nutrichoice4u.com

      Regards

      Reply
  46. deepak

    i m 25 age hyperthrodism patient plese suggest a good diet. please reply

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Deepak,

      Avoid cabbage cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, bajra, soyabean, rajma, gluten (found in wheat, rye, barley), Coffee, alcohol. See to it that you try to maintain your ideal body weight. If you are already over the weight then consider losing some kilos in healthy way…

      Regards

      Reply
  47. Usha

    Im 43 year suffering from hyperthyroidism. Can u plzzz suggest me some foods that i should eat.

    Reply
  48. salau David

    I am hre for the first time. Which food is needful for hyperthroid patient. How can I shrink my goiter?

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello David,

      Which medicines are you taking ?

      Reply

      Reply
  49. SATYABRATA PATEL

    Sir,

    my daughter have throyed problem. her age is 4(four). her TSH level is 9.0

    after consult doctor she takes medicine named throyx 25. Please suggest the diet plan for her.

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hi Satyabrata,
      I have replied to your mail..

      Regards

      Reply
  50. Priyabrata Ghosh

    I am 66 yrs. male. Recently I was detected hyperthioroidism after my TSH value was tested 0.005 and have had 10 kgs. of weight loss. Doctor advised to take neomercazole tabs (3 tabsx 10 mg.). Can anybody suggest what foods should i take to regain body weight at least by 8 kgs ?

    Reply
  51. Mandy

    Hi

    I have thyroid problems also, but I have liver problems also but they are saying each is wrong for the other, what’s my best options, eg: soy is ok for one but not the other, yogurt is ok but not for the other etc
    etc.. help!!!

    Reply
  52. Karina

    Hi, I have hyperyroidism but I can’t lose weight but I also don’t gain. I want to lose some pounds but I don’t know how I have tried diets buthat I still don’t lose any. Do you have any advice?

    Reply
  53. sailaja

    hello,i have seen your post so helpful but as i am confused about the food that an hyperthryoid person has to take.

    i have hyperthyroidism and seen different posts saying to avoid eggs,milk,ice cream ,brocolli and soy products and whole grain bread,banana milk shake, peanuts(which helps to put on weight). as we all know people with hyper thyroid looses weight and i became so skinny even though eating much,can you tell me what really an hyper thyroid person can eat to put on weight.that could be very helpful.

    looking forward to hear from you.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
      1. sailaja

        hello neha,i would like to know is it suggestable for an hyper thyroid person to eat peanuts,eggs,banana milk shake,brocolli,white/wheat bread

        Reply
        1. Neha Kava Post author

          Hello Sailaja,

          you have to restrict the foods you mentioned.

          Regards

          Reply
  54. Dr. Samir Gadhia

    Nice diet chart of Hyperthyroidism. Good information is given here. My self Dr. Samir Gadhia from Rajkot (Gujarat). I am Ayurveda Consultant and Dietician.

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Dear Dr. Samir Gadhia,

      Thanks for the appreciation.

      Regards

      Reply
      1. Zeeshan

        This is zeeshan i am a patient of hyperthyroid
        Am i eat prawns ?

        Reply
        1. Neha Kava Post author

          Hello Zeeshan,

          You can eat fresh prawns. Avoid the processed prawns.

          regards

          Reply
  55. pratap adhude

    Hello Mam

    I have hyperthyroid,

    can i have dry fruits

    please guide…

    Reply
    1. Neha Kava Post author

      Hello Himanshu,

      Processed soya products can be included in diet for a hyperthyroidism. You can have sprouted soyabeans which is properly cooked.

      Regards

      Reply
  56. Melva Francis

    Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It really useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and aid others like you helped me.

    Reply

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