Vegan Food Sources That Support A Healthy Thyroid
This list of food sources contain minerals and vitamins to sustain healthy thyroid. The predominant nutrients to help thyroid function are iodine, selenium, zinc, copper, iron and multivitamins.
Minerals:
Iodine
Sea vegtables: Kelp, nori, kombu, dulse, arame, wakame, hijiki
Other Sources: Spinach, garlic, asparagus, mushrooms, squash, sesame seeds, lima beans
Selenium
Sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, mushrooms, soybeans
Zinc
Sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, peas, ginger (root), chickpeas, maple Syrup
Copper
Sunflower seeds, soy beans, shitake mushrooms, tomato paste, dark chocolate
Iron
Spinach, lentils, soybeans, white beans, pumpkin seeds, molasses
Vitamins:
Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, kale, spinach, yams, squash
Vitamin C
Broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, kale, turnip, parsley, peppers, strawberries, guava, papaya, citrus, kiwifruit
Vitamin E
Peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, beans and soybeans, asparagus, leafy green vegetables, whole grains
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Wild rice, wheat germ, mushrooms, almonds
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Whole peanuts, wheat bran, rice bran
Vitamin B6 (pyroxidine)
Bananas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, beans
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