[fishman]

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What triggers my Hyper/GD? What to eat/not to eat besides Iodine foods? Do I have to read every label? Or is there a site or diet to eat everyday for Breakfest, Lunch and dinner that will keep me relaxed?

[Kimberly]

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Hello – For the most part, Graves’ is not a condition that can be improved by diet, although patients who are hypERthyroid are generally advised to avoid foods/supplements that have lots of iodine, like the seaweed wrap that comes with sushi. (The thyroid turns iodine into *more* thyroid hormone, which you don’t need when hyper!)

Many patients also choose to minimize processed foods with unpronounceable ingredients and instead focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods, just for overall good health.

I don’t think you need to read every label, but if you are taking a multivitamin, definitely take a look at that to see if there is loads of iodine.

[fishman]

#1178084

I never thought that in the Vitamins. Yes! My complete multi vitamin has 150mcg Iodine (as potassium Iodine) I didn’t take one this weekend yet.

[fishman]

#1178085

I also live a busy lifestyle so I was more thinking about packing things with me like some fruits and things that I could take with me and start a routine of a good morning to night meals and snacks instead of making it more difficult.

Example: bananas in the am with something, something for lunch, dinner and some snacks and still be good with the nutrients on a average daily day!

[Harpy]

#1178086

Sorry Kimberly, I feel the need to qualify your statement:

Quote:

For the most part, Graves’ is not a condition that can be improved by diet

It should read something like:

Quote:

There have been no studies carried out, that we are aware of, to show that Graves Disease can be improved by diet.

I personally believe that diet does have a major impact on not only remission rates but also on the initial manifestation of the disease it self.
I do not think it is the only factor at play, but it is a significant factor in my opinion.
I do not have any scientific studies to support this view currently, it is just my personal experience and general reading in a variety of areas that have led me to this conclusion.

[Stymie]

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Harpy,

I too feel as though diet exacerbates or improves my symptoms.

High saturated fat, salt, sweets all make my symptoms worse. This is just my personal experience…

I try to eat clean whole foods and think I do seem to feel better when I do.

D

[AzGravesGuy]

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I was a Vegan for almost a decade before diagnosis. I have been a RAW Vegan (80% raw fruits and vegetables, with cooked protein in the form of beans and peas) since last September. I also drink protein shakes consisting of chia, hemp, pea, and rice protein.

I am 100% Organic and Gluten free. I use homemade “green” cleansers in my home and office. I try very hard to live chemical free as I have battled asthma and severe allergies most of my life.

I unfortunately have seen no change in my GD that I can relate to this lifestyle change. It is a big disappointment to me, as I have invested countless hours in researching and planning this change. I was never given any promises, but the expectation was always there.

My research started with the Dr. Weil Anti-Inflammatory Diet, and then Dr. Neal Barnard’s diet for reversing diabetes. I combined the main points of both of them and that is how I live and eat. (Diabetes runs in my family so I figured I would launch a preemptive strike before it set in.)

Aside from losing lots of weight, which I cannot completely attribute to the change in lifestyle, the RAI took a lot of weight off during the thyroid dump phase, I unfortunately have yet to see a symptomatic change worthy of note.

I visited a RD before beginning this and have had 2 vitamin level labs drawn since, I am in no way malnourished. Lol!

I do believe that any step toward healthy eating is a step in the right direction, whether the results are immediate or gradual. Only time will tell if this makes a positive impact in my situation.

I will add that including daily guided meditation has helped immensely with attaining focus and relieving stress, which makes me feel better every day.

[fishman]

#1178089

Sounds good! I feel worst eating the dairy products too and junk! Does anyone have suggestions for a better Breakfest, Lunch, Dinner and snacks that helps them eat better. I’ve heard eating better does help you go into remission faster! I’m looking forward to my Appointment tomorrow and will be discussing the options, hopefully almost in remission now its been a year or Going for the RAI.

[Kimberly]

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Hello – I’ve not seen any research that promises a faster remission from eating well…although one presenter at our Boston conference noted that patients who limit iodine intake might have a better chance at *staying* in remission once it is achieved.

You might want to consult a nutritionist who can put a plan together for you, based on your likes/dislikes, time available for food prep, etc.. In general, whole, unprocessed foods are better choices…the old saying about “shopping the perimeter of the grocery store” is really true.

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