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Foods to be avoided by Hypothyroid Patients. Millet. Patients with hypothyroidism should avoid millet, which may be contained in cruciferous vegetables. Millet interferes with your body's iodine uptake, which is already damaged due to your thyroid condition.
Yes, a vegan diet can be challenging when it comes to avoiding goitrogenic foods, but so long as you minimize or thoroughly cook the major culprits (crucifers, millet, soy, etc.) and steer towards protein-rich plant foods not listed in the article (nuts, for example?), you can reduce risk to your thyroid gland.