Four foods that the thyroid gland loves: Include them on your menu as often as possible

4. Brazil nuts – kings of selenium

Just two Brazil nuts a day can meet your daily need for selenium – a mineral essential for thyroid health.

Selenium acts as an antioxidant, reduces inflammatory processes in the gland and supports the conversion of hormones from inactive to active form. Research has shown that in people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, selenium intake can help reduce antibodies and improve gland function.

However, one should be careful with Brazil nuts – due to the high concentration of selenium, it is not necessary to eat them in large quantities. 1 to 2 pieces a day are enough.