GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Foods that have been identified as goitrogenic include cruciferous vegetables such as bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, canola, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, coy sum, collard greens, horseradish, kai-lan, kale, kohlrabi, mizuna, mustard greens, radishes, rapeseed, rapini, rutabagas, and turnips.

Detailed explanation-2: -So if you do, it’s a good idea to limit your intake of Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips, and bok choy, because research suggests digesting these vegetables may block the thyroid’s ability to utilize iodine, which is essential for normal thyroid function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goitrogenic foods like cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and broccoli, can cause swelling of the thyroid gland. Eating these things occasionally may not cause a problem, but if you eat them habitually or you have other risk factors, you could be hurting your thyroid health.