Expert nutritionist shares 6 everyday foods people with thyroid issues should avoid

These veggies are packed with nutrients but pose a problem for thyroid patients when eaten raw or in large amounts. They contain thiocyanates, which compete with iodine in the thyroid gland. Over time, this may cause hormone imbalance or swelling. However, cooking them, steaming, boiling, or roasting, reduces their goitrogenic effect, making them safer to enjoy occasionally without fear.