Health Conditions A-Z Endocrine Conditions Thyroid 5 Foods That Are Good for Your Thyroid Thyroid problems can be helped by what you eat. By Health.com Editorial Team Health.com Editorial Team An article by 'Health.com Editorial Team' indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors may contribute to an article over the years. These collaborations allow Health.com editors to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available. The editors at Health.com are a dedicated team of experienced health editors, writers, and other media professionals who strive to bring trustworthy and responsible health and medical content to their readers. As a team, we have decades of experience in health journalism, and have worked at legacy publishers and some of the biggest news and media companies in the U.S. health's editorial guidelines Published on August 23, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Your thyroid is responsible for releasing hormones that control a huge amount of your bodily functions—it plays a role in regulating your mood, your weight, your fertility, and more. So you can imagine that when your thyroid is not working, you may experience a range of unwanted side effects. To keep it humming along, you can add foods like seaweed and eggs to your diet. They are loaded with iodine, which your thyroid needs to function well. Watch the video for more. Don't have time to watch? Here's the full transcript: Seaweed: It's rich in iodine, which your thyroid needs to work properly. Don't overdo it—one seaweed salad a week is plenty. Eggs: They've got iodine and selenium, another nutrient that helps regulate thyroid hormones. Yogurt: Dairy is also a good source of iodine. Chicken or beef: Meats are a good source of zinc, another key thyroid nutrient. Berries: Their antioxidants protect against damaging free radicals, which are high in people with thyroid problems. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit