Weight Loss: As Taken from Udo's Site

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Weight Loss

 

When thyroid function goes down, the metabolic rate goes down, and the body

burns fewer carbohydrates. Dr. Erasmus believes that people with hypothyroidism

should switch from grains and starches to green vegetables as their primary

source of carbohydrates. Green vegetables, plus good fats and proteins, should

form the core of the diet.

 

Sufficient essential fatty acids help increase energy and suppress appetite,

thereby aiding in weight loss. In addition, they have been found to block the

genes that produce fat in the body (saturated and trans fat do not have this

same effect) and increase thermogenesis -- the burning of fat.

 

Dr. Erasmus actually feels that Omega 3s work better than the heralded

conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). He feels that CLA may have some negative side

effects, particularly at higher doses.

 

The Optimal Thyroid Diet

 

According to Dr. Erasmus, for a thyroid patient to lose weight, they need:

 

 

 

Green vegetables (While he says the efforts at 5 fruits and vegetables a day or

9 a day are a step in the right direction, the reality is that we should strive

for more like 1 fruit, and 8 or 9 vegetables each day.)

 

Good fats

 

Protein

 

Proper digestion

 

Limited carbohydrates. ( " If you gain weight, you're not burning enough carbs, "

says Dr. Erasmus. How much should you limit them? " Until your weight is

normal! " )

 

Exercise

 

 

In addition to supplementing with essential fatty acids, he also recommends

proper balance of zinc, vitamin C, and digestive enzymes.

 

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