The Autoimmune Trigger
Foods to watch:
- Bread, pasta, cereals, baked goods, beer (anything with wheat, barley, rye)
For people with Hashimoto’s (the most common cause of hypothyroidism), gluten can be a major trigger.
Why?
Gluten’s protein, gliadin, looks similar to thyroid tissue.
In sensitive individuals, the immune system may attack the thyroid in a case of molecular mimicry.
Studies show a strong link between celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid disease.
🟢 Smart tip:
Even if you’re not celiac, a gluten-free trial (for 4–6 weeks) may reduce inflammation and improve thyroid antibodies.
❌ 4. Refined Sugar & Processed Foods
The Inflammation Amplifier
Foods to watch:
- Candy, soda, pastries, white bread, packaged snacks
High sugar intake fuels chronic inflammation — a key driver of autoimmune flare-ups, including Hashimoto’s.
