Contents:
- Medical Video: The Foods You MUST AVOID with Grave’s Disease
- What foods should be eaten while on a diet graves?
- 1. Foods rich in calcium
- 2. Foods high in vitamin D
- 3. Foods high in magnesium
- 4. Foods containing selenium
- What foods should be avoided when undergoing a graves disease diet?
- 1. Foods that contain gluten
- 2. Avoid excessive iodine intake
Medical Video: The Foods You MUST AVOID with Grave’s Disease
Graves disease is a disease that attacks the immune system, causing the thyroid gland to overwork. If the thyroid gland is overactive and produces more thyroid hormone, it will cause hyperthyroidism.
The thyroid is a gland that plays an important role in controlling body activity and is located in the neck. Some people who experience graves' disease must undergo certain diets so that the condition does not worsen. What to eat when taking a diet graves?
What foods should be eaten while on a diet graves?
Graves' disease in general can be overcome by better conditions by eating the right foods. To undergo the graves disease diet you must consume the following foods:
1. Foods rich in calcium
Hyperthyroidism causes calcium to be difficult to absorb in the body.If there is no calcium, the bones become vulnerable and vulnerable to osteoporosis can cause brittle bones and osteoporosis.
Eating foods high in calcium can help the body to get more calcium absorbed. So, you should consume:
- Broccoli
- Almond nut
- Fish
- Okra
2. Foods high in vitamin D
Vitamin D can help the body absorb calcium from food more easily. You can also get vitamin D intake for the body by sunbathing in the morning. Because most vitamin D is made in the skin through absorption of sunlight. Then food sources that contain vitamin D include:
- Sardine
- Cod fish oil
- Salmon
- Tuna fish
- Mushrooms
3. Foods high in magnesium
If your body does not have enough magnesium in it, it can affect its ability to absorb calcium. Magnesium deficiency can also worsen symptoms associated with graves disease. For the graves disease diet you must eat foods with high mineral content, including:
- Black chocolate
- almond nut
- cashew nut
- grains
4. Foods containing selenium
Selenium deficiency is often associated as a cause of thyroid disease that attacks the eye and Graves. The thyroid that attacks the eye will cause prominent eyeballs and dual vision conditions. Foods that contain selenium can be found in:
- Mushrooms
- Brown rice
- Brazil nut
- Kuaci
- Sardine
What foods should be avoided when undergoing a graves disease diet?
1. Foods that contain gluten
For people with graves' disease, it's good to avoid foods or food sources that contain gluten. Foods that contain gluten can make people with autoimmune diseases difficult to heal. Examples of foods containing gluten are:
- Wheat (Wheat foods such as oatmeal, bread or pasta made from wheat)
- Black wheat (rye)
- Jali (barley)
2. Avoid excessive iodine intake
There is some evidence that excessive iodine intake can lead to hyperthyroidism in the elderly. Iodine is a micronutrient that the body needs for the functions of daily activities. But if it's mostly iodine it's also not good. So when undergoing a graves diet it is recommended not to consume too much:
- Salt
- Bread
- Dairy products like cheese and yogurt
