Depending on your body’s fullness or hunger, you may omit a snack or add one.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be enjoying throughout the week.
The meal plan is designed for two people.
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Detailed prep instructions are below.
Do your best to buy everything you need in one trip.
At home, prepare what you’re free to to save time on weekdays.
See detailed instructions below.
Preparation Plan
This plan is designed for two people.
In some cases, where noted, a recipe needs to be doubled or halved.
Use sturdy Tupperware and Mason jars to keep pre-chopped veggies and leftovers fresh.
Store ingredients that weren’t used where they belong, like your pantry or the fridge.
They can inhibit your body’s ability to use iodine, which is necessary for thyroid hormone production.
Goitrogens can cause issues if you have an iodine deficiency, one of the main causes of hypothyroidism.
However, cooking these vegetables can help deactivate goitrogens, minimizing their impact.
If you have an iodine deficiency, your healthcare provider will work with you to correct it.
Dietary Considerations
The relationship between thyroid disease, metabolism, and body weight is highly complex.
Soy, for example, may hinder the absorption of certain thyroid medications.
Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables can alter iodine levels when eaten raw.
However, cooking these vegetables can negate these effects.
Iodine-rich foods like kelp may have a negative impact on some people with thyroid disease.
Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if there are any foods you oughta avoid.
What Is Thyroid Disease?
Adietary supplementisn’t usually necessary in most cases, but discuss this with your healthcare provider.
It’s OK if the plan doesn’t go exactly as outlined.
Feel free to modify steps to fit your personal needs and cooking style.
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