FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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Sea foods
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Citrus fruits
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Dairy products
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Peas and beans
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Detailed explanation-1: -Myth: Eating lots of seafood can prevent goiter. Fact: Seafoods are important because they are rich in iodine, but they cannot shrink goiters. Many goiters are not due to lack of iodine. It is important to consult your doctor to find out the cause of goiter.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is recommended to eat iodine-rich foods to prevent goiter. These foods include saltwater fishes, shellfish such as shrimp, seaweeds, and dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. Another effective and cost-efficient way to have iodine in your diet is to use iodized salt in preparing and cooking food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shellfish is tops when it comes to the foods that support thyroid health. Clams and mussels, especially, are rich sources of selenium, iron and iodine, all nutrients essential for normal thyroid function and hormone production. Selenium is highly concentrated in the thyroid gland.