JULY EDITION 2015
Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill
Thyroid
Health
The Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped
gland located in the base of the neck just
below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland produces
hormones that control virtually every cell, tissue and organ
in the body!
For example, hormones produced by the thyroid gland are
responsible for:
Managing body temperature, energy expenditure, heat
generation and weight
Regulating the functions of the digestive tract
Increasing heart rate and stimulating heart muscle
contraction
Proper brain function
The thyroid is fueled by iodine, which comes from your
diet. Good sources include iodized table salt, seafood,
eggs, raw dairy and sea vegetables (see chart, p.2).
Supplements are also available when indicated. The US
recommended daily intake of iodine is 150 micrograms
(mcg) per day for most adults.
If your thyroid is not functioning properly, it can produce
too much thyroid hormone, which causes the body’s
systems to speed up (hyperthyroidism); or it can create
too little thyroid hormone, which causes the body’s
systems to slow down (hypothyroidism).
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can include feeling restless
or anxious, having difficulty concentrating, rapid or
irregular heartbeat, sleeping poorly and weight loss.
Conversely, symptoms of hypothyroidism often include
fatigue and lethargy, weight gain, hair loss (in women
especially), and feeling cold all of the time.
Since many of these common symptoms mimic other
diseases and conditions, the best way to (continued, p.2)
JULY 2016 EDITION
Ingredients 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 small white onions, peeled and thinly sliced
Pinch of salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar
3-4 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, peeled and minced
(optional)
Preparation In a glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the sliced
cucumbers and onions. Sprinkle with a large pinch of salt, mix well, and let stand in a cool place for 10-15
minutes.
Add cider vinegar, water, chopped dill, and sugar and
garlic (if using). Toss to combine and refrigerate for 2
hours to let flavors develop. Serve chilled.
Tips: Choose small, tender cucumbers for their thinner,
less bitter skin and seeds. For an Asian influence,
substitute rice wine vinegar for the cider vinegar and cilantro for the dill. Use
the optional sugar if you
prefer less tartness.
Reprinted with permission from
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recipes and information about
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Did You Know?
How to Select a Melon
Choosing a melon that is ripe, but not overripe,
can be a tricky process! Try these tips:
To select watermelon
Look for a creamy, butter-yellow spot on one side of
the fruit. This is where it rested on the ground in the
field. If this spot is white or pale green, the fruit is not
yet ripe and will not ripen further. Once you find a
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determine the health of your thyroid is to ask your
doctor for a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test,
a simple blood test that measures whether your
thyroid gland is functioning normally.
Food Sources of Iodine
Learn more at https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/
Iodine-HealthProfessional/
& http://www.drbrownstein.com/
Food
Approx.
Micrograms
(mcg) per
serving
Percent DV
(most adults)
Seaweed, 1g 16 to 2,984 11% to 1,989%
Baked Cod, 3oz 99 66%
Plain Yogurt, 1 cup 75 50%
Iodized Salt, 1/4tsp 71 47%
Milk, 1 cup 56 37%
Fish Sticks, 3oz 54 36%
Shrimp, 3oz 35 23%
Ice Cream, 1/2 cup
(chocolate)
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Egg, 1 large 24 16%
Tuna, canned in oil,
drained, 3oz
17 11%
Dried Prunes, 5 13 9%
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