In Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, antibodies that attack the thyroid are present.
It is believed that when someone with condition eats gluten,
those antibodies react because the protein structure of gluten is similar to structure of the thyroid.
- Avoid wheat, barley, and rye and any foods that contain these grains.
- Choose naturally gluten-free foods such as beans, vegetables, fruit, nuts, milk, yogurts and cheeses, vegetable oils and avocados.
- Opt for gluten-free grains and grain-based foods such quinoa, kasha, millet, rice and potatoes.