Thyroid Body Type Menu

Remember that for a Thyroidal body type, you will want to include 2 eggs in your breakfast each day to optimize your metabolism.

Here is a sample menu for one day:

BREAKFAST:

-2 eggs, any style
-1 teaspoon of butter or vegetable oil (used to cook the eggs or spread on the toast)
-1/2 slice whole grain bread or toast
-1 cup only of decaffeinated coffee or tea

Don’t eat lunch for at least 4 hours after breakfast.

LUNCH:

At least 1 cup of any combination of cooked or raw vegetables. You can make a large salad or have a plate of cooked vegetables.

-1 teaspoon of clear diet dressing (not creamy or spicy)
-1 teaspoon of butter or diet mayo
-4 ounces of poultry or fish
-1 serving (1/2 cup) whole grains, 1 slice of whole grain bread or a small potato or sweet potato
-1 cup of skim milk or yogurt

Don’t eat dinner for at least 6 hours after having lunch.

DINNER:

-4 ounces of poultry, fish, lamb, beef or organ meat
-raw or steamed veggies, at least 1 cup
-1 serving (1/2 cup) whole grains or 1 slice of whole grain bread
-1 cup of skim milk or yogurt

You can have a small protein snack in between meals. Good snack ideas include: Boiled eggs, almonds, turkey jerky or 1-2oz of chicken.