Hyperthyroidism

Whole grains such as wheat,  Barley, Oatmeal, Porridge, Brown rice, Corn, Quinoa, millets like kodo millets, finger millets, foxtail millets, Aged red rice (puran shalli chawal)

Chapati Ratio – Wheat flour (1 kg) + Black chana (250 gm)

(These cereals are easy to digest and do not cause endotoxin accumulation along with enhances digestive fire and pacifies vata)

Whole refined flour, White breads, White rice, Soya flour, Rye, brown breads, pasta

(These all are responsible for endotoxin accumulation thus vitiating kapha)

All fruits include Grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Banana, Strawberries, Apple, Dates, Kiwi, Litchi, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Guava, Pear, Blueberries, Pomegranate, Avocado, Raspberries, and Peaches.

(These fruits are responsible for balancing Agni and pitta and do not aggravate vata or kapha)

All canned and packaged fruits, Citrus fruit like Orange, Grapes, Litchi, Mango, Kiwi, Lime and even Guava

(They all are responsible for diminishing the weak Agni and hence aggravation of symptoms)

All vegetables Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli, Carrot, Pumpkin, Squash, Peas, Artichokes, Lettuce, Asparagus, Spinach, Okra, Mushroom, Beet greens, Zucchini, Parsley, Potatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Fenugreek leaves, Celery, Coriander leaves, Kale, Mustard green, Turnips, fennel leaves, fenugreek leaves

(*Potatoes must be taken in controlled quantity and all of the above mentioned vegetables are the best source of nutrition as well as help in alleviation of vata, pitta and kapha.They  also stabilizes Agni by balancing pitta)

Red and Green chili, Sweet potato, Taro roots, Yam, Jackfruits, Frozen vegetables, Kale, Kohlrabi, Soya, Collard greens

(They all are responsible for vata vitiation and hence decreasing the digestive fire)

Green gram split (moong dal), Red lentil (Masoor daal), Yellow moong gram, pigeon peas (Tuvar dal), split chana

(These all are easy to digest, do not cause accumulation of endotoxins and help in vata anulomana)

Dried and frozen pulses and soybean-based products along with kidney beans, black lentils, soybean

(They are heavy to digest and are responsible for accumulation of endotoxins)

Low-fat milk (occasionally), Buttermilk (Low fat buttermilk)

(Milk products are heavy to digest so choosing low-fat products can help in accomplishing the required tasks)

Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, icecreams, butter, paneer

(They all are to be avoided as they are a high source of fat which is difficult to digest)

Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Sunflower oil

(They help in Agni pradeepta and hence make digestion of endotoxins)

Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Butter, coconut oil

(It increases accumulation of endotoxins in the body)

Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Limited Rock salt, Black pepper, Cinnamon

(They help in managing Agni at desirable levels thus enhancing metabolic activity and balance dosha)

Red chili powder, Peppers, Green chilies

(They are called as vishtambhi in ayurveda and are responsible for diminishing agni)

Low-fat milk, Homemade soup, Buttermilk, Carrot juice, Wheatgrass juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice

(These all juices add a good amount of fiber to the diet and hence makes digestion soothing)

Ionized water, Alcohol, Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Coffee, Tea, Soya milk

(These all are responsible for reducing Agni and hence resulting in endotoxin accumulation)

Flax seed, Chia seeds, Pumpkin seed, Brazil nuts, Almond, Peanuts, Walnuts, Dates, pumpkin seeds, Flax seed

(The nuts and dry fruits are a good source of nutrition as they provide us with various kinds of micro and macro nutrients essential for the body)

Raisins, Dried fruits like dried apple and dates, Cotton seeds

(They might increase the symptoms)

Egg whites, Boiled egg, Poultry such as chicken and turkey shredded meat soup can be consumed. It is called as mansa yusha

(These flesh products are easy to digest and do not cause vata vitiation. Instead it increases digestive agni and stabilizes the unstable digestive fire)

Meat (can be taken in limited amount), prawns, lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, Salami, duck, goose, meat pies, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest, Sea food fish, Processed meat

(They unstabilize the digestive agni and hence causes dosha aggravation which is responsible for various metabolic symptoms)

OTHERS

OTHERS

Homemade only, Honey, Jaggery

(Food made at home does not contain any kind of preservatives and is freshly prepared. Honey and jaggery also have a soothing effect on vata)

All bakery products or processed, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butterscotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Fiber bars, Miso, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods and Too much salty food.

(These all products are to be avoided because they behave as a toxin inside of the body and also diminishes the Agni)