Christina’s thyroid-revving favorites!

Omega-3 eggs

They’re packed with virtually every nutrient your thyroid needs for optimal function —including iodine, zinc, and selenium—plus omega-3s soothe inflammation that impairs thyroid function.

Spinach

This leafy green is a good source of thyroid-boosting zinc with bonus doses of vitamin C and magnesium— nutrients proven to lower levels of thyroid-damaging stress hormones.

Carrots

One study found that people who get the most beta-carotene —the antioxidant that makes carrots orange—have the healthiest thyroids.

Coconut

Whether you go for full-fat coconut milk or coconut oil, you’ll get a nice dose of special “medium chain” fatty acids shown to stimulate thyroid function.

Salmon

Thanks to its thyroid-boosting iodine and inflammation-soothing omega-3s, salmon helps keep our thyroids healthier, says a study in Clinical Nutrition Research.

Apples

Frequent apple consumption is linked to fewer thyroid issues. Why? A special fiber in apples called pectin is very good at whisking thyroid-damaging toxins out of the body.

Almonds

These nuts offer thyroid-boosting vitamin E, selenium and magnesium.

Pea protein powder

Less inflammatory than other protein powders, it’s also a great source of amino acids needed to make the thyroid hormone.

Chicken

International researchers say chicken is a great source of zinc and B-12—two nutrients linked to optimal thyroid function.