What foods can people eat with graves disease?

Foods that people with Grave's disease can eat include:

Fruits:

- Apples

- Bananas

- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

- Cherries

- Grapes

- Oranges

- Peaches

- Pears

Vegetables:

- Asparagus

- Broccoli

- Cabbage

- Carrots

- Cauliflower

- Celery

- Cucumbers

- Green beans

- Kale

- Lettuce

- Mushrooms

- Onions

- Peppers (bell peppers, chili peppers)

- Potatoes

- Spinach

- Tomatoes

Protein sources:

- Chicken

- Fish (especially salmon, tuna, mackerel)

- Eggs

- Lean beef

- Pork

- Tofu

- Beans (black beans, kidney beans, lentils)

- Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)

- Seeds (flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds)

Dairy products:

- Milk

- Yogurt

- Cheese

Whole grains:

- Brown rice

- Quinoa

- Oatmeal

- Whole-wheat bread

- Whole-wheat pasta

Healthy fats:

- Olive oil

- Avocado

- Nuts

- Seeds

It's important for people with Grave's disease to avoid or limit foods that are high in iodine.

Foods that are high in iodine include:

- Seaweed

- Kelp

- Sushi

- Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)

- Eggs

- Meat

- Fish

- iodized salt

People with Grave's disease should also limit their intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol.