Iodine helps your thyroid gland
function properly.
For a healthy thyroid, crank up your
Iodine intake by munching on these foods:
Food
Dried seaweed
Yogurt
Cod
Iodized salt (fortified)
Serving Size
¼ ounce
1 cup
3 ounces
1 gram
Iodine (Daily Value)
3000% DV
58% DV
66% DV
51% DV
Baked potato (with
peel)
1 medium
40% DV
Milk
Shrimp
Turkey breast
Navy beans
Tuna (canned in oil)
1 cup
3 ounces
3 ounces
½ cup
3 ounces (1/2 can)
37% DV
23% DV
23% DV
21% DV
11% DV
Egg (boiled)
Strawberries
Mozzarella cheese
1 large
1 cup
1 ounce
8% DV
8% DV
6.7 % DV
Remember, if you ever suspect that you may have a thyroid condition, make an appointment with your
physician to determine if you should get your thyroid tested. If you have a thyroid condition, do not
overeat iodine-rich foods as overeating any food can actually worsen the issue.