Low Iodine Diet before Radioactive Therapy

Choose foods low in iodine such as egg whites rather that whole eggs or egg yolks.  Avoiding foods that contain iodine such as iodized salt, sea salt, seafood, dairy products, egg yolks, bakery products containing iodine, red dye #3, most chocolate, some molasses, soybeans and soybean products, rhubarb and potato skins will help to make Radioactive Iodine Therapy more affective. According to Thyroid Cancer Survivors association eating a low-iodine diet prior to radioactive iodine therapy, increases the effectiveness of the treatment.

A healthy diet full of complex carbohydrates, plant based foods that are full of antioxidants, healthy fats and lean proteins all help protect against re-occurring or possibility of getting another cancer.  Those with cancer are at higher risk of developing a second cancer according to the American Cancer Society.

According to the American Cancer Society ways to  lower your risk having another cancer occur are achieving and maintaining healthy weight, regular activity, a healthy diet with emphasis plant based foods, reduction of alcohol consumption (no more than 1 drink  for women and 2 drinks for men per day) and staying away from tobacco.

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Characteristics:

A sample diet plan is for 1800 calories and foods low in iodine.  Which provides 6 ounces of grains; 4 ¾  cups of vegetables; 4 ½ cups of fruits; 0 servings of dairy (limit/no dairy during treatment due to iodine); 9 ounces of protein and 6 tablespoons of oil.  This calorie level is typically adequate for women who are sedentary. This sample plan is full of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, plant-based foods, lean proteins and rich-tasting foods that can help lower your risk of cancer.  Having a plan for the day that is calorically balanced and what your body needs without excess calories will help to attain and maintain a healthy weight.  For exact needs one must be assessed for health conditions, current weight and activity level to know the exact amount needed but a basic diet listed below are based on a 2000 calorie diet and can be adjusted depending on needs.  

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Choose foods low in iodine such as egg whites rather than whole eggs or egg yolks.  Avoiding foods that contain iodine such as iodized salt, sea salt, seafood, dairy products, egg yolks, bakery products containing iodine, red dye #3, most chocolate, some molasses, soybeans and soybean products, rhubarb and potato skins will help to make Radioactive Iodine Therapy more effective. According to the Thyroid Cancer Survivors, association eating a low-iodine diet prior to radioactive iodine therapy increases the effectiveness of the treatment.

A healthy diet full of complex carbohydrates, plant-based foods that are full of antioxidants, healthy fats and lean proteins all help protect against re-occurring or the possibility of getting another cancer.  Those with cancer are at higher risk of developing second cancer according to the American Cancer Society.

Breakfast: Steel Cut Oats with Walnuts and Banana

Start your morning with a low Iodine diet with 1 cup of old-fashioned steel oats oatmeal with 0.5 ounces of unsalted and unprocessed walnuts, a medium banana cut up into slices, cinnamon, Stevia sweetener and 8 ounces of almond milk.  To go with it delicious meals add a three-egg-white omelet with sweet peppers which will help you keep up your energy through the morning. = 490 calories.

Morning Snack: Smoothie: Berries, Peanut butter, Almond milk, and Stevia. 

Treat yourself to a mid-morning smoothie with 1 cup of mixed berries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries,  ½ of oats, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 8 ounces of almond milk.  You can add a little sweet Stevia to add a little extra sweet taste.  = 301 calories. Research has been proven that Berries are a perfect natural thyroid treatment.

Lunch:  Black Bean and Pinto Chili with Grapes 

Chili: ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup pinto beans, ¼ cup red kidney beans, 1 cup of red chopped tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of onions, ½ sweet peppers and 2 ounces of 93% ground beef.  Add chili powder.  For a sweet treat have cup red grapes. = 427 calories

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