I am someone who doesn’t skip breakfast and maybe you are as well. Breakfast is important to me. I’m asked all the time about good breakfast ideas. So here are my top-three breakfast recipes that are easy to make and will help support thyroid function.
1. Traditional Eggs or Egg Muffin Cups
Eggs are a great source of not only iodine but also selenium, another crucial nutrient for thyroid health. Pastured eggs contain more nutrients than conventional eggs.
I am adamant about getting enough iodine and selenium in my diet because I present with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Eggs are easy and quick, but for variety, I make breakfast tacos using eggs, organic cheese, shredded cabbage and Siete Taco Shells. I also like to use Siete enchilada and hot sauces.
If you want something even quicker, consider make-ahead egg muffin cups. Put anything you want in them and they can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Here is a great recipe from Wholesome Yum: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/egg-muffins/
2. Lindy’s N’oatmeal
This is a vegan recipe I developed because traditional oatmeal was too glycemic (raises blood sugar) for me and many of my patients. This N’oatmeal contains thyroid-boosting nuts and nut milk. Almond milk can also be used.
It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge (in stainless steel or glass) for up to three days. The ease of quickly heating up N’oatmeal will help with the morning time crunch. It can also be served cold.
Here is the recipe: https://lindyfordwellness.com/articles/lindys-noatmeal/
3. Green Smoothie
I drink a green smoothie about five times a week – breakfast and dinner. The reason? Smoothies are a great way to drink my vegetables. I can get a phenomenal amount of health and thyroid-building baby greens.
Don’t leave greens out of your smoothie. Also, make sure there is a source of healthy fat. Fat helps with the absorption of nutrients for your thyroid health.
Some fruit is fine to add to smoothies, but fruits with their abundance of fructose are NOT vegetables. Your smoothie should contain more vegetables than fruits.
Another benefit of consuming a green smoothie for breakfast is that you can drink it on your drive to work.
Here is a recipe with add-ons: https://lindyfordwellness.com/articles/lindys-green-smoothie/
Want More Ideas?
A while ago I did a breakfast video on YouTube and it has more ideas for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9k-QB4MoRY
While I enjoy a number of traditional breakfast foods, there is no written rule that you must stick to these. Nontraditional breakfasts foods, such as leftovers from dinner the night before, can be just as good and good for you. In fact, shrimp and guacamole has been a go-to breakfast food for me. If you are eating healthy dinners, you can be eating healthy breakfasts. Also, you can’t beat leftovers for quickness – all you have to do is heat them. This gives you the freedom to think outside the breakfast box for greater support of your thyroid and health.
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC., is partnering with Lindy Ford, RD, LDN to bring greater awareness to the importance of thyroid care and education. This post is sponsored by Acella Pharmaceuticals and should not be construed as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your individual medical situation.