People with thyroid nodules can usually consume kale.
Kale is a kind of cruciferous Brassica plant, also a kind of vegetable, known as peony vegetable, green leaf kale, this kind of vegetable does not belong to the taboo food of thyroid nodules, after cooking and consuming the body will not aggravate the disease, or lead to the enlargement of the thyroid nodules in general.
And kale is also rich in nutrients, containing protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, to meet the body’s nutritional needs, so patients with thyroid nodules can be appropriate to eat.
Patients with thyroid nodules have no special dietary contraindications, and need to ensure that the diet is comprehensive, balanced and nutritious.
It is important to note that if thyroid nodules are combined with hyperthyroidism, you need to avoid iodine diet, avoid eating seafood, kelp and other highly iodized foods, and consume non-iodized salt. If the nodules are combined with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a low iodine diet is needed, and iodized salt should be consumed to limit highly iodized foods. For nodules with normal thyroid function, a moderately iodized diet is sufficient, with moderate intake of iodized salt and iodized foods.
Patients with thyroid nodules should actively cooperate with their doctors and maintain a healthy diet. For more information on the health of food, consult a nutritionist for scientific and rational consumption under the guidance of a doctor.