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

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Foods   with    Low to  Moderate    Amounts of  

Omega-6 Fatty   Acids   

(percentages of total calories that come from omega-6)

Lowest (<2%) Low (2–5%) Moderate (5–10%)

Coconut oil

Ribs

Milk

Beef

Macadamia nuts

Chicken (no skin)

Lamb

Cheese

Grits

Beets

Coconut milk

Rice

Salmon

Yams

Potatoes

Seafood

Corn

Sunflower oil

Butter

Beef

Cream

Cocoa butter

Carrots

Macadamia nuts

Brown rice

Flour

Olive oil

Goose fat

Avocado

Olives

Bacon

Eggs

Pork chops

Popcorn

Oats

It may be beneficial for people with hypothyroidism to include coconut
oil in their daily diet to increase energy and promote a healthy weight.
Four tablespoons daily seems to be the optimal amount for adults.
Coconut oil can replace butter in many delicious recipes, and you can
even add it to tea in place of cream. It also has a moisturizing effect on the
skin when taken internally. Supermodel Miranda Kerr credits her gor-
geous skin and hair to consuming four tablespoons of coconut oil daily!

Because of medium-chain triglycerides, coconut oil is highly stable and
does not produce trans fats when heated, making it the oil of choice for
cooking and frying. Additionally, coconut oil has antiviral, antifungal, and
antibacterial properties.