Summer is almost here and it’s a great time to renew our spirit of fun in the sun, relaxation and cook out. It is important to rejuvenate our body and soul from a long winter sleep and work. Have fun and relaxing is important, but it is also important to take some some preventive measures to keep our bodies function best and a huge part of it is to watch your diet plan. If you have hypothyroidism, a healthy diet becomes even more crucial. Here are some simple tips to help keep your thyroid healthy while enjoying the summer months to the fullest.

The first thing you might want to do to celebrate summer vacation is pop open a nice cold can of beer. Before you do, consider cold lemonade or iced tea instead. Group is beer containing phyoeoestrogens, which have been shown in studies to increase levels of estrogen in the body. And estrogen is suppressed thyroid hormone. Since the thyroid gland is already slow, drinking beer will only make it worse. So, drink a good glass of refreshing homemade lemonade. Try to keep it healthy by avoiding sugar and artificial sweeteners.

The next thing your might want to consider is to say no to the potato. While potatoes are full of nutritious qualities, they are also very starchy and can wreak havoc with hyperglycemia. To slow down the absorption of starch so it has less impact on blood sugar level, it is recommended to eat a good amount of fat potato. You might think that mayonnaise in potato salad was just perfect for it, but instead, the opposite is true. Most store bought mayonnaise from soybean oil. Soy and soy oil is very bad for thyroid as they both produce estrogen suppresses thyroid. The good news is that you’ll be happily surprised with a better alternative. A much better choice for someone with hypothyroidism baked potato slathered with butter and cheese. You will be taking care of your body and make your taste buds happy at the same time.

Finally come the burgers and hot dogs forget. Polyunsaturated fats are one of the larger dietary cause of hypothyroidism. They keep the thyroid functioning properly in three ways, the adrenal glands, in the cell, and blood. Sausages are filled with polyunsaturated fats. Hamburg, on the other hand, contain less polyunsaturated fats because cows are better able to convert this into a healthier fat saturated fat. Do keep in mind that organic meat is always preferred over highly processed meat. So, try to stay away from the box hamburger patties.