Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome of increased levels of hormones in the blood, causing the increased activity of the thyroid gland. Much of them speed up metabolism. For this reason hyperthyroidism patients suffer intensive weight loss problems, weakness, and many more other problems. So, today I am going to provide you a proper 7-day sample hyperthyroidism diet chart in this article below.
What Is Hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid is a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland that produces Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4), which are two primary hormones that control how your cells use energy. Our thyroid gland regulates our metabolism through the release of these T4 and T3 hormones.
- What Is Hyperthyroidism?
- Hyperthyroidism Diet Chart
- FAQs:
- Q. Should I stop eating iodized salt?
- Q. Is milk and curd good for hyperthyroidism?
- Q. Is broccoli and cabbage safe in hyperthyroidism?
- Q. Is rice allowed in a hyperthyroidism diet?
- Q. Can I eat eggs if I have hyperthyroidism?
- Q. Is soy safe for hyperthyroidism?
- Q. Can I drink coffee or tea in hyperthyroidism?
- Q. How many meals should I eat per day in hyperthyroidism?
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces Thyroxine (T4), or Triiodothyronine (T3), or both the hormones in an excess amount. However, a proper hyperthyroidism diet chart can is able to control the problem.
Symptoms of the hyperthyroidism:
A high volume of Thyroxine (T4), or Triiodothyronine (T3), or both can higher the metabolic rate. This is called a hyperbolic state. Thus in hypothyroidism, you may experience a high heart rate, high blood pressure, and shock. You can also sweat too much and develop less tolerance for heat. More often than hypothyroidism can cause bowel movements, weight loss, and irregular menstruation cycle in women. But these problems can be controlled by the proper hyperthyroidism diet chart.
Other Symptoms Of Hyperthyroidism Include:
- Weight loss
- Increased appetite
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Not able to focus
- Irregular heartbeat
- Not able to sleep
- Weakness
- Irritability, sometimes trample on
- Anxiety, irrational fear
- Quick speech
- Thinking disorder
- Insomnia etc.
Causes of the Hypothyroidism:
Hypothyroidism can cause due to several reasons. The most common cause of this disease is an autoimmune disorder. Hypothyroidism stimulates the antibody to stimulate the thyroid hormone to hide more.
The disease of the hypothyroidism is more often found in women than in men
It sometimes hereditary that starts running in families, which suggests a genetic link
Other causes of hypothyroidism include:
- Consumption of extra iodine is a major component in Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)
- Large quantities consumption of dietary supplements or medication
- Thyroiditis, or thyroid inflammation, which causes Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) to exit the gland
- Benign tumor of thyroid or pituitary gland
In the case of Hypothyroidism, the patient suffers from overweight. So, today I am going to tell you the best way to lose weight with hypothyroidism.
Before we headed for the hyperthyroidism diet chart we should at first focus on the Do’s and Don’ts of the hyperthyroidism.
Do’s Of The Hyperthyroidism:
- Include fruits and vegetables in your diet
- Choose whole grains such as legumes and cereals over refined grains
- Do not forget to check for the content of iodine on the food labels
- Prefer homemade sustenance over the outside foods
Don’ts Of The Hyperthyroidism:
- Gluten
- Soy
- Caffeine
- Fatty foods
- Sugary foods
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
- Do not include refined grain products such as pasta, noodles, pastries, and cakes
- Do not include red meats such as beef, pork, and turkey
Hyperthyroidism Diet Chart
Follow this hyperthyroidism diet chart to stay healthy even if you are suffering from hyperthyroidism.
DAY 1
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup Vegetable Upma
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
1 seasonal fruit
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup brown rice with 1 cup of masoor Dal
¼ cup of mix veggies
½ cup of fish curry
¼ piece of fresh lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 piece of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of mix Veggies
Night Time Snack:
1 cup of buttermilk (if your stomach is not sensitive to dairy products)
Or
A handful of mixed dry fruits
DAY 2
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup of rice flakes and carrot poha
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
1 Nashpati
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup brown rice along with 1 cup Moong Dal
1/3 cup of semi-fried Bitter Gourd
½ cup of fish curry
¼ piece of fresh lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 piece of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of carrot and beetroot curry
Night Time Snack:
1 cup of fat-free curd
DAY 3
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup of corn flakes in 1 cup of milk
½ cup of sliced berries and ½ sliced banana
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
2 piece of banana
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup parboiled brown rice along with 1 cup of chana dal
½ cup of egg Curry
½ cup of Mashed Potato
¼ piece of Fresh Lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 piece of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of cabbage curry
Night Time Snack:
10-12 piece of almonds
DAY 4
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup Vegetable Upma
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
1 seasonal fruit
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup brown rice with 1 cup of masoor Dal
¼ cup of mix veggies
½ cup of fish curry
¼ piece of fresh lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 piece of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of mix Veggies
Night Time Snack:
1 cup of buttermilk (if your stomach is not sensitive to dairy products)
Or
A handful of mixed dry fruits
DAY 5
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup of rice flakes and carrot poha
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
1 Nashpati
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup brown rice along with 1 cup Moong Dal
1/3 cup of semi-fried Bitter Gourd
½ cup of fish curry
¼ piece of fresh lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 piece of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of carrot and beetroot curry
Night Time Snack:
1 cup of fat free curd
DAY 6
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
1 cup of corn flakes in 1 cup of milk
½ cup of sliced berries and ½ sliced banana
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
2 piece of banana
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup parboiled brown rice along with 1 cup of chana dal
½ cup of Shrimp Curry
½ cup of pumpkin curry
¼ piece of Fresh Lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mix fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 pieces of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup of cabbage curry
Night Time Snack:
10-12 pieces of almonds
DAY 7
Breakfast (8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.)
2 whole wheat paratha with potato curry
1 glass of freshly made fruit juice
Mid-Meal (11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
½ cup of mixed dry fruits
1 apple
Lunch (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
1 cup of parboiled brown rice with 1 cup of dal
1 cup of chicken curry
½ cup potato and pumpkin curry
¼ piece of fresh lime
Lunch Snack (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
1 small bowl full of mixed fruit salad
Evening Snack (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
1 cup of Green Tea with mix dry fruits
Dinner (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
2 pieces of whole wheat chapati along with
1 cup aloo dum or potato curry
FAQs:
Q. Should I stop eating iodized salt?
A. Not always. Most people only need to avoid excessive iodine, not eliminate salt completely. Follow your doctor’s advice.
Q. Is milk and curd good for hyperthyroidism?
A. Yes. Dairy can support bone strength because hyperthyroidism can increase the risk of bone loss.
Q. Is broccoli and cabbage safe in hyperthyroidism?
A. Yes, in normal food amounts. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage may help reduce iodine use in the body, but don’t rely on them as treatment.
Q. Is rice allowed in a hyperthyroidism diet?
A. Yes, but prefer portion control and include more whole grains like brown rice, oats, and millets.
Q. Can I eat eggs if I have hyperthyroidism?
A. Yes. Eggs are a great source of protein and nutrients, unless you have allergies or your doctor restricts it.
Q. Is soy safe for hyperthyroidism?
A. Soy foods (tofu, soy milk) are usually okay in moderation, but in some cases they may interfere with thyroid medication absorption—keep a time gap if advised.
Q. Can I drink coffee or tea in hyperthyroidism?
A. Limit it. Caffeine can worsen palpitations, anxiety, and sleep issues.
Q. How many meals should I eat per day in hyperthyroidism?
A. The best is 5–6 small meals to maintain energy and reduce weakness.
