3. Iodine Foods
Iodine has a powerful effect on the thyroid gland, and if there are disturbances in the thyroid gland, it is a good idea to be careful about consuming too much iodine. If you are undergoing radioactive iodine therapy, you will need to cut iodine out of your diet entirely. The foods that are the most commonly associated with iodine are seaweed, such as nori wrappers used for sushi and sea vegetables, and shellfish, such as shrimp, oysters, and clams.
You will also want to remove iodized salt from your table and replace it with alternative salts that do not contain iodine. There are many hidden sources of iodine, such as multivitamins that contain kelp, dairy products, and processed baked goods that may have iodine in their dough conditioners. Soy products may also contain iodine, and in any case, should be avoided by those with Graves disease because of the effect on the thyroid.