Friday Favorite: The Healthiest Natural Source of Iodine
How much nori, dulse, or arame approximates the Recommended Daily Allowance for iodine?
Another convenient source is Eden brand canned beans (https://nutritionfacts.org/2012/07/05/do-eden-beans-have-too-much-iodine/)
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This is the second in a four-part video series on thyroid function. If you missed the others, check out Are Vegans at Risk for Iodine Deficiency? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-vegans-at-risk-for-iodine-deficiency), The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-diet-for-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism), and Diet for Hypothyroidism: A Natural Treatment for Hashimoto’s Disease (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-for-hypothyroidism-a-natural-treatment-for-hashimotos-disease).
What else can seaweed do? See:
• Which Seaweed Is Most Protective Against Breast Cancer? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-seaweed-is-most-protective-against-breast-cancer/)
• Wakame Seaweed Salad May Lower Blood Pressure (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/wakame-seaweed-salad-may-lower-blood-pressure)
• How to Boost Your Immune System with Wakame Seaweed (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/How-to-Boost-Your-Immune-System-with-Wakame-Seaweed)
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