🟢 Tip:
Even if you don’t have celiac disease, trying a gluten-free diet (for 4-6 weeks) can reduce inflammation and improve thyroid antibody levels.
❌ 4. Refined sugar and processed foods
Inflammation booster
Food products worth paying attention to:
- Sweets, sodas, cookies, white bread, packaged snacks
High sugar consumption increases chronic inflammation – a key factor in the flare-ups of autoimmune diseases , including Hashimoto’s disease.
It also:
- It increases insulin levels, which can disrupt hormonal balance.
- It weakens the immune system
- Contributes to weight gain – a common problem with hypothyroidism
🟢 Top tip:
Choose whole foods with a low glycemic index, such as berries, nuts, and vegetables.
Limit your sugar intake to less than 25g per day .
