6 Types of Foods That Negatively Affect Your Thyroid — What to Limit or Avoid
It also:
- Spikes insulin, which can disrupt hormone balance
- Weakens the immune system
- Contributes to weight gain — a common struggle with hypothyroidism
🟢 Smart tip:
Choose whole, low-glycemic foods like berries, nuts, and vegetables.
Reduce added sugars to under 25g per day.
❌ 5. Excess Caffeine
The Adrenal & Thyroid Stressor
Foods to watch:
- Coffee, energy drinks, strong black tea
While moderate caffeine is fine for most, excess intake can:
- Worsen anxiety and insomnia — common in hyperthyroidism
- Disrupt sleep and adrenal health — which affects thyroid function
- Interfere with thyroid medication absorption (wait at least 60 minutes after taking meds)
🟢 Smart tip:
Limit to 1–2 cups of coffee per day, and avoid drinking it with breakfast if you take thyroid meds
❌ 6. Processed Vegetable Oils & Trans Fats
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