There's no specific "thyroid diet," but eating well for thyroid disease means filling up your plate with whole, nutrient-rich foods. This 7-day eating plan elimiates decision fatigue about what to eat, and helps you to take charge of your eating habits.
Monday
Breakfast: Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
More like dessert than breakfast, this recipe is indulgent yet easy. Chocolate chia seed pudding is naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and an excellent choice for breakfast.
Lunch: Mason Jar Zucchini Lasagna
This recipe is perfect for taking to work because everything can be prepared ahead of time and then reheated at lunch. With all the layered cheesy goodness of a traditional lasagna, you will never miss the pasta.
Dinner: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Who doesn't love a plate of enchiladas? But rolling enchiladas is tiring and time-consuming. This easy recipe is layered in a casserole and is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Tuesday
Breakfast: California Sweet Potato Hash
If a savory recipe is your idea of the perfect breakfast, then you will love this! Full of sweet potatoes, eggs, and spinach, you will start your day with a full stomach and energy to last through the morning.
Lunch: Portobello Pizza
If pizza is a constant craving, this simple lunch option will leave you satisfied and feeling as though you have indulged. What's even better is you don't have to take time to make a crust.
Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Skip the greasy wings and make this simple and satisfying wrap. Full of spicy wing sauce and creamy avocados, you will be filling up on protein and healthy fats.
Wednesday
Breakfast: Low Carb Waffles
Nothing says comfort food like a warm waffle drizzled with syrup. This recipe eliminates the gluten and empty carbs found in traditional waffles.
Lunch: Spiralized Pad Thai Chicken Bowl
Full of veggies and chicken, this pad Thai lunch option is sure to leave you full and satisfied. And with the option to refrigerate overnight, it makes the perfect take to work lunch bowl.
Dinner: Gingery Salmon Bake
Besides the health benefits of consuming fresh fish, salmon is a great dinner option for when you get home from a long day at work. It is easy to prepare and cooks quickly. This recipe calls for soy sauce, which generally contains gluten, so substituting with coconut aminos is recommended.
Thursday
Breakfast: Granola Cereal
Sometimes you need a quick option in the morning when you are running late! Traditionally, a big bowl of cereal has been the quick go-to option for hectic workdays. However, sugary cereal spikes blood sugar and leaves you feeling hungry quickly. This granola recipe is full of healthy fats and would be perfect over almond milk. To add some protein, serve over naturally sweetened Greek yogurt and a side of fruit.
Lunch: Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad
Mixed greens, avocados, and shrimp combined with a spicy and tangy sauce creates the perfect lunch salad.
Dinner: Turkey Meatballs Over Zucchini Noodles
If you are craving a big bowl of spaghetti but trying to avoid gluten and empty carbs, this is the recipe to try. Full of satisfying meatballs and spiralized zucchini noodles, you will feel like you just had a big Italian meal without the guilt.
Friday
Breakfast: Low-carb Strawberry Smoothie
Smoothies are great options for breakfast or even afternoon snacks. Using fresh strawberries and coconut milk, you won't know if you are having breakfast or dessert. Make variations to this recipe by substituting different types of fruit.
Lunch: Thai Tuna Salad
It doesn't get any easier than canned tuna for lunch, but tuna can become dull and uninspired very quickly. This recipe includes the crunch of fresh onion, bell pepper, and cucumber with a dash of sesame oil for that distinct Thai flavor.
Dinner: California Burger Wraps
Who doesn't love a good burger? But white bread may not be the best choice for those who have hypothyroidism. This low carb wrap features pasture-raised ground beef, creamy avocados, and feta cheese all wrapped up in lettuce. Pair with fresh roasted vegetables and you have a hearty and delicious dinner.
Saturday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Orange Keto Muffins
Muffins are so versatile and perfect for breakfast or snack, but generally, are full of sugar and white flour. This muffin recipe calls for almond flour, fresh orange zest, hints of cinnamon, and a natural sweetener. These muffins are perfect for a grab and go breakfast option.
Lunch: Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad
This salad is perfect for when you are short on time. The list of ingredients calls for a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the supermarket combined with a variety of fresh veggies.
Dinner: Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
This grilled chicken uses Caribbean spices and fresh peaches and is the ideal weekend dinner when you feel like firing up the grill. It sounds impressive and complicated, but this recipe is super quick and easy!
Sunday
Breakfast: Low Carb Breakfast Burrito
Some days the craving for a cheesy burrito leaves your mouth watering and the temptation to run to the nearest drive-thru. But with this simple burrito recipe ready in the freezer, you can quickly curb those cravings and never leave the house.
Lunch: Keto Taco Salad
Another great option to have ready in the fridge is this keto taco salad recipe. This option is great for when the mood for a taco suddenly hits.
Dinner: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of beef stew. What's great is you can have it on the table with minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.
There you have it - a full week of healthy meal recipes to improve thyroid health. Of course, everybody is different, and many nutritional factors play a role in optimizing thyroid function. Paloma Health allows you to work with a thyroid nutritionist to determine your specific dietary needs for optimal thyroid health.
