For hypothyroidism, Ayurveda focuses on supporting digestion, balancing kapha and nourishing thyroid function
That place very important role alongside your medicine Year or common Indian household food, usually beneficial in case of hypothyroidism
Ghee- pure at least 1 teaspoon daily can be taken. It strengthens metabolism and nourishes tissues Milk and dairy -warm milk yoghurt, Paneer helps maintaining nutrition and gives strength
While grains -like rice jar, bajra barley, which are easily digestible and kapha balancing Avoid excessive wheat if constipation is present
Seeds and nuts -like flaxseed, sesame seeds almonds, walnuts, which help supporting thyroid and improves dry skin
Cooked vegetables like leafy greens methi spinach, drumstick, loose Carrot, beetroot, pumpkin bottle guard Spices - ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon helps in improving digestion and metabolism Garlic and hing can be taken in moderation
Fruits -like pomegranate, apple, peers berries, helps in improving circulation and digestion Avoid excessive banana and sweet fruits if weight gain is an issue
Protein sources-like Moon Dal Masoor dal which are easily digest and kapha friendly Can include small portions of eggs fish or lean chicken
Liquids- warm water, herbal tea is like ginger cinnamon to city, which helps in digestion and toxin in removal Avoid cold, drink, soda, and excessive ice items
Avoid soya products, raw cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli in large amount may interfere with thyroid Fried packet and heavy food
Daily walking at least 30 minutes, daily yoga, avoid skipping meals, ensure proper sleep
Hello, Since you have hypothyroidism for 1–3 years with dry skin and hair, and have already made minor dietary changes, Ayurveda focuses on strengthening Agni (metabolism), reducing Kapha accumulation, and gently supporting thyroid function using regular Indian household foods. Medicines help, but daily food is the foundation. Below is a clear, practical food guide using common Indian kitchen items.
🥗 ESSENTIAL INDIAN HOUSEHOLD FOODS (MUST INCLUDE) 🌾 Grains (choose warm & light) Old rice (not freshly harvested) Jowar Bajra (small quantity, well cooked) Wheat – in moderation, preferably daytime 👉 Avoid excess refined flour (maida)
🥣 Pulses & Proteins (very important) Moong dal (best for thyroid) Masoor dal Arhar (toor) dal – moderate quantity Homemade paneer (fresh, small amount)
👉 Avoid excess chana, rajma, soy
🥬 Vegetables (always cooked) Must include regularly: Bottle gourd (lauki) Pumpkin Ridge gourd (tori) Carrot Beans Beetroot (small quantity) 👉 All vegetables should be well cooked, not raw. ⚠️ Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli): Allowed only when cooked 1–2 times/week maximum
🌿 Spices (very important for thyroid) Use daily in cooking: Turmeric (haldi) Cumin (jeera) Coriander (dhaniya) Dry ginger (saunth) Black pepper (small quantity) These stimulate Agni and reduce Kapha.
🧈 Healthy Fats (for dry skin & hair) Cow ghee – 1–2 tsp daily (Very important for dryness & hormone balance) Mustard oil / sesame oil for cooking
🍎 Fruits (light & seasonal) Apple Papaya Pomegranate Pear Guava 👉 Best taken mid-morning, not at night. 🥛 Dairy (timing matters) Warm milk at night (if digestion allows) Buttermilk (chaas) at lunch with roasted jeera
❌ Avoid curd at night 🚫 FOODS TO AVOID / LIMIT (VERY IMPORTANT) Raw salads Cold water, ice cream Excess sugar & sweets Fried food Packaged/processed food Excess soy products Eating late at night ⏰ DAILY ROUTINE (SIMPLE) Morning Warm water with soaked methi seeds or jeera water Breakfast Vegetable poha / upma / idli (with spices) Lunch (main meal) Rice/roti + dal + cooked sabzi + ghee Evening Herbal tea (ginger + jeera) Dinner Light, before 7:30–8 pm Soup / khichdi / roti + sabzi
🕉️ EXPECTED BENEFITS Better digestion: 2–3 weeks Reduction in dryness: 1 month Improved energy & metabolism: 6–8 weeks Better support to thyroid medicines
Important note: Ayurvedic diet supports treatment, but do not stop thyroid medication without doctor supervision.
🌸 Final Advice Consistency matters more than perfection. Food taken daily in the right way works like medicine in Ayurveda.
Warm regards, Dr.Sumi MS(Ayu)
Hello 😊
For hypothyroidism, Ayurveda mainly sees it as Kapha predominance with Agni (metabolism) weakness. So food should improve Agni, reduce Kapha, and nourish tissues—using simple Indian household foods.
I’ll list must-include foods, then foods to limit, and finally daily routine tips (very important in thyroid).
🌿 ESSENTIAL INDIAN HOUSEHOLD FOODS (AYURVEDA) 🔥 1. Warm, Cooked & Light Foods (MOST IMPORTANT) Freshly cooked meals only Avoid leftovers, fridge food, reheated food 🌾 2. Grains (Choose Light & Digestible) ✔️ Barley (Jau) – best for Kapha ✔️ Millet (Bajra, Jowar) – 2–3 times/week ✔️ Old rice (1 year old preferred, if available) ✔️ Wheat – limited, prefer rotis over bread
❌ Avoid excess polished rice, maida, bakery items
🥕 3. Vegetables (Cooked only) ✔️ Bottle gourd (Lauki) ✔️ Ridge gourd (Turai) ✔️ Pumpkin ✔️ Carrot (cooked) ✔️ Beans ✔️ Drumstick (Moringa) – excellent for thyroid
⚠️ Cruciferous veggies (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli): Allowed ONLY well cooked
Avoid raw salads
🌰 4. Nuts & Seeds (For Dry Skin & Hair) ✔️ Soaked almonds (2–3 only) ✔️ Walnuts (1 daily) ✔️ Flaxseed powder – ½ tsp/day ✔️ Pumpkin seeds – small quantity ❌ Avoid peanuts in excess (Kapha increasing)
🧂 5. Spices – MEDICINE FOR THYROID (Daily Use) 🔥 Dry ginger (Saunth) 🔥 Black pepper 🔥 Cumin (Jeera) 🔥 Coriander 🔥 Turmeric 👉 Use Trikatu (sunth + marich + pippali) in small amounts if digestion is weak (only under guidance).
🥛 6. Milk & Dairy (Very Important Rules) ✔️ Warm cow milk only, daytime or early night ✔️ Buttermilk (Takra) with roasted jeera & ginger – BEST ❌ Avoid: Cold milk Curd at night Cheese, paneer daily
🍯 7. Natural Boosters ✔️ Honey – 1 tsp daily (never heated) ✔️ Amla – fresh or powder ✔️ Moringa leaves (sabzi or powder) ❌ FOODS TO STRICTLY LIMIT Cold drinks, ice cream Raw salads Excess sweets & sugar Fried foods Soy products (soy milk, tofu) Packaged / processed food
⏰ DAILY AYURVEDIC ROUTINE (VERY EFFECTIVE) ✔️ Wake up early ✔️ Warm water in morning ✔️ Daily 30 min walk / Surya Namaskar ✔️ Early dinner (before 7:30 pm) ✔️ Sleep by 10–10:30 pm
🌸 For Your Symptoms (Dry Skin & Hair) Include: 1 tsp ghee daily (if digestion allows) Abhyanga (oil massage) weekly with sesame oil Amla + flaxseed regularly ⚠️ Important Note Food supports treatment, but does not replace thyroid medicine. Regular TSH monitoring is essential.
Tq
