Top 3 Smoothies for Thyroid Health & Healing 

Got thyroid issues? Give nutritious smoothies a try for natural thyroid support. Find the top 3 smoothies for thyroid health below! 

1.    Hashimoto’s Thyroid Support Smoothie

This smoothie can be drunk for those with hashimoto’s disease.

It contains coconut milk, which is a safe non-dairy milk for thyroid health. 

Celery helps reduce inflammation and increases hydration, both of which are useful in managing your thyroid condition.

Another ingredient used in this thyroid smoothie is green cabbage. Now, you may have read that green cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that you have to stay away from if you have thyroid problems. 

This is said to be because they are high in two anti-nutrients: goitrogens and oxalates, that are natural compounds found in different foods that interfere with the absorption of minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. 

Anti-nutrients are not dangerous. In fact, avoiding cruciferous vegetables long term due to their goitrogen content can make you miss out on their high fiber, antioxidant-rich & cancer-fighting, high micronutrient and disease-preventative compounds.

There is no strong scientific evidence that cruciferous vegetables and other greens should be avoided long-term for those with thyroid. 

In fact, research shows that green cabbage has a high DPPH (free radical scavenging activity) antioxidant activity. It also has a high anti-inflammatory activity. These help in the prevention of chronic diseases associated to oxidative stress, such as in cancer and coronary artery disease (source). 

Completely cutting out crucifers can be disadvantageous to thyroid health in the long term because the benefits of these vegetables far outrun the potential risks.

Leafy greens contain naturally available nutrients such as selenium and iodine, which play a major role in managing hypothyroidism symptoms.

Berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber which are all thyroid-friendly and help in reducing thyroid symptoms.

Pineapple, ginger & turmeric are powerful anti-inflammatory ingredients that help reduce inflammation in the body and thyroid. The black pepper makes curcumin, the key compound in turmeric, more readily available in the body. 

What you need 

• 1 cup coconut milk (where to get it) 
• 1 stalk frozen celery 
• 1 cup green cabbage
• 1 cup frozen leafy greens
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• ½ inch ginger 
• ½ tsp ground turmeric (where to get it)
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper (where to get it)
• High speed blender like Vitamix (where to get it) or Nutribullet (where to get it)
• Glass smoothie jar and straw (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Wash all fresh produce such as cabbage thoroughly.
2. Peel and chop them into bite sized portions and add to your high speed blender. It’s better if you have already done this and frozen them beforehand. Frozen ingredients make the best smoothies.
3. Blend till completely broken down and smooth.
4. Pour into a glass jar and enjoy immediately! 

2. Thyroid Detox Smoothie 

Purple cabbage, also called red cabbage, is considered a cruciferous vegetable that the internet tells you to avoid because of the theory that it contains goitrogens that inhibit iodine transportation into the thyroid. However, a significant amount of research on cruciferous vegetables and disease prevention suggests that the benefits of eating these crucifers may outweigh the potential risks.

Studies show that cabbages contribute as sources of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory related to the prevention of chronic diseases associated to oxidative stress, such as in cancer and coronary artery disease (source).  

This study showed that cruciferous vegetables, have chemical components that exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, drive the detoxification of certain carcinogenic enzymes and are toxic to many types of cancer cells (source). 

Sprouted flaxseeds are very nutritious and is helpful against estrogenic cancers. Because of their adaptogenic quality, flaxseed can attach itself to an estrogen receptor and block the growth of the cancer cells. Adding them to your smoothie can help reduce the risk of thyroid cancer.

Research shows that aloe vera juice had a significant reduction in thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies. TPO antibodies are commonly elevated in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and are largely responsible for reducing thyroid function (source). 

What you need 

• 1 cup purple cabbage
• 1 cup frozen leafy greens
• 1 cup frozen berries 
• 2 tbsp sprouted flaxseeds (where to get it)
• 1 small banana 
• ½ cup aloe vera juice (where to get it)
• High speed blender like Vitamix (where to get it) or Nutribullet (where to get it)
• Glass smoothie jar and straw (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Prep the fresh produce. Your leafy greens, berries & banana may be frozen beforehand for a better smoothie. For flaxseeds, sprout them by wrapping them in a damp cheese cloth for 24 hours. After they sprout, remove from the cheese cloth and keep them in the fridge for your smoothie.
2. Blend everything till you get a lump-free smoothie.
3. Serve in a mason jar with a straw.

3. Thyroid Nourishing Smoothie

In this thyroid nourishing smoothie, we shall be combining a thyroid-friendly milk, coconut milk which is rich in protein and healthy fats. 

Almond butter is also rich in healthy fats & protein plus Vitamin E, which helps prevent the growth and shrink the size of thyroid tumors and showed a protective effect on the thyroid gland, reducing the risk of iodine poisoning.

Spinach & kale powders are concentrated in micronutrients such as zinc and magnesium for good thyroid health. You can also use a handful of fresh spinach and kale instead.

Pineapple is a strong anti-inflammatory fruit because of its key ingredient bromelain. It also contains antioxidants and immune boosting Vitamin C.

Flaxseeds protect against the risk of estrogenic cancers such as thyroid cancer.

What you need 

• 1 cup coconut milk (where to get it) 
• 1 tsp spinach powder (where to get it)
• 1 tsp kale powder (where to get it)
• 2 cups frozen pineapple 
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp almond butter  (where to get)
• 1 tsp flaxseeds (where to get it)
• High speed blender like Vitamix (where to get it) or Nutribullet (where to get it)
• Glass smoothie jar and straw (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Blitz all ingredients in a high-speed blender till smooth.
2. Drink immediately! 

Which of these top 3 smoothies for thyroid health are you going to drink? Share your thoughts in the comments below.