Suffering from thyroid? These are the foods you should include in your diet

Thyroid is a disease that occurs in the thyroid gland. This gland is butterfly-shaped and helps in controlling the vital functions of the body. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormone, while hypothyroidism occurs when it makes too little of this hormone.

The symptoms of this disease may include loss of sleep, tiredness, muscle weakness, weight fluctuation, etc. Have a look at a list of food items that you should include in your diet to help regulate this hormone.

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Eggs

The egg white as well as the yolk has nutrients that help in regulating the thyroid. Eggs contain good amounts of selenium and iodine.

Yogurt

Dairy products such as yogurt and even milk help in maintaining the right amounts of iodine in the body.

Nuts and seeds

Nuts such as almonds and cashews; and seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds help in regulating the zinc content in the body.

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Fish

Fish is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium. Consumption of fish including sea bass, cod, baked salmon, or haddock can help in replenishing selenium and Omega-3s in the body.