The proportion of the three nutrients in the diet of hypothyroidism patients should be balanced, so it is suggested to give priority to high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, and foods with high fat and cholesterol content, such as animal offal, peanuts, ham, etc. Hypertriglycerids and cholesterol in plasma of hypothyroidism patients are relatively high, especially in primary hypothyroidism patients. Studies have shown that the degree of elevated blood lipids is positively correlated with the level of serum thyrotropin, so patients with addition and subtraction should pay special attention to limiting the intake of fat and cholesterol.

In hypothyroidism patients, the renewal speed of small intestinal mucosa is slowed down, the secretory glands of digestive juice are affected, the enzyme activity is decreased, and the general albumin is decreased. Therefore, it is necessary to properly supplement essential amino acids and protein. Moreover, studies have found that adequate protein is helpful to improve thyroid function. Especially fish and shrimp, poultry, livestock meat (lean meat), eggs, milk, soybeans and products. It is best to have food, and it is recommended to eat more than before. For example, you usually use one egg in the morning, but now you can eat two. If you have hypercholesterolemia, you can eat two egg whites and an egg yolk.

Hypothyroidism, thyroid function is weakened, and the synthesis of iodine in the human body begins to decrease, so an appropriate amount of iodine can be supplemented. Seafood and other seafood are rich in iodine, and patients can supplement them appropriately. The hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis cannot eat seafood, because it will induce or aggravate Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Often eat foods rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, with no less than 500 grams of vegetables and no less than 200 grams of fruits every day. Limit the intake of animal fat, and the edible oil should not exceed 30 grams per day; Patients with myxedema should limit their salt intake to no more than 3 grams per day.

Patients with hypothyroidism are prone to abdominal distension and constipation. It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 liters of water every day, instead of sugary drinks, only boiled water. Some foods contain ingredients that can cause goiter, which will affect the synthesis of thyroxine. Vegetables such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage and rape, as well as cassava and walnuts, should be avoided.