Weight & metabolism
Eating well with a thyroid condition
Food can't replace thyroid medication, but it can make everyday life easier — energy, weight, digestion — and help your medicine work as intended.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- People with hypothyroidism, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- People with hyperthyroidism who are under treatment
- Anyone noticing tiredness, weight change or constipation alongside a thyroid condition
What we can work on together
- Timing thyroid tablets around breakfast, tea, coffee, calcium and iron
- Cabbage, cauliflower and soy — what's myth and what's worth knowing
- Iodised salt, and why iodine or selenium supplements aren't for everyone
- Weight management once thyroid levels are treated
- Fatigue, constipation and other everyday symptoms
The approach
How Irika approaches thyroid health
Protect your medicine
Levothyroxine is best taken the same way every day. Food, coffee and calcium or iron supplements can reduce how much is absorbed, so we plan breakfast and supplements around it.
Bust the scary food lists
Normal, cooked portions of vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower are fine for most people. There's rarely a reason to fear whole food groups.
Then, the usual good stuff
Once your levels are treated, the same principles apply as for anyone: balanced plates, enough protein and fibre, and a routine you can keep.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about thyroid health
Should I avoid cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli?
For most people, no. Normal amounts of cooked vegetables don't harm thyroid function. They're nutritious and worth keeping on your plate.
Does a gluten-free diet help Hashimoto's?
Only if you also have coeliac disease, which is more common in people with autoimmune thyroid conditions. Ask your doctor about testing before cutting out gluten, because testing needs you to still be eating it.
Can I lose weight with hypothyroidism?
Yes. Once your thyroid levels are well treated, weight responds to the same things as for anyone else. We'll set realistic expectations together.
Should I take iodine or selenium supplements?
Not routinely. Using iodised salt is usually enough iodine, and too much can be harmful for some thyroid conditions. Only supplement if your doctor advises it.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.Hypothyroidism — patient information — American Thyroid Association
- 2.Guidelines for the treatment of hypothyroidism — American Thyroid Association, Thyroid, 2014
- 3.Coeliac disease — NHS
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Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
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