Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

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which slows down the ability of the food to increase blood sugar. Starchy
carbohydrates that are converted quickly into glucose (e.g., pasta, bread,
potato, white rice, and banana) should be limited. Soda drinks should be
completely avoided.

Fruits are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. However, in the initial
phase of balancing blood sugar, one should abstain from eating high gly-
cemic index fruits unless they are in combination with protein and/or fat.
Low glycemic index fruit options should be eaten in preference.

Combining carbohydrates with protein can slow down the glycemic im-
pact of the carbohydrates. A ratio of no larger than two servings of car-
bohydrate to one serving of protein should be consumed. For example, if
you are having 4 grams of steak, you should have a maximum of 8 grams
of potatoes.

Flaxseed and copper can help with balancing blood sugar.

Balancing   Blood   Sugar   Rules

1. Include protein with every meal: eggs, nuts, seeds, fish, or meat.


2. Eat every two to three hours at first. Snacks are great!


3. No sweets before bed.


4. Avoid fruit juice.


5. Limit caffeine.


6. Avoid all grains, dairy, soy, corn, and yeast.


7. Eat breakfast within one hour of waking.


8. Include snacks rich in protein or fat every two to three hours.


9. No fasting.


10. Cut out foods with a glycemic index above 55.


11. Never skip breakfast.


12. Always combine carbohydrates with protein. Never exceed a
    2:1 ratio of carb to protein.