Re: Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery List

March 12, 2012

While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.

Thanks,My Favorite Video for My Little One!

On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil

email. I have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like

variety and because I know Cauliflower is good for me. But since

learning little tips such as 's soup and the fact that both

steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually like to

taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks

and all for opening my eyes.

Velda

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a

refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably

indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help

protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also inexpensive;

a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic

acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed,

baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to

have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or

take probiotic supplements) to boost the friendly bacteria in your

colon. You might also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and

limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating

and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing

gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small

intestine.

March 12, 2012

Does that mean that those of us taking Synthroid should not eat it? My dr. Didn't say anything but they sometimes forget. He forgot to tell me to take the Synt horrid on an empty stomach either but I know to do that.TerrySent from my iPadOn Mar 12, 2012, at 4:33 PM, hai quan <hai@...> wrote:

While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.

Thanks,My Favorite Video for My Little One!

On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil

email. I have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like

variety and because I know Cauliflower is good for me. But since

learning little tips such as 's soup and the fact that both

steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually like to

taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks

and all for opening my eyes.

Velda

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a

refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably

indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help

protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also inexpensive;

a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic

acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed,

baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to

have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or

take probiotic supplements) to boost the friendly bacteria in your

colon. You might also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and

limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating

and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing

gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small

intestine.

March 12, 2012

I have had poorly managed thyroid issues my entire life, and although I am

cautious with goitrogens, I consider cauliflower to be the one veggie I am not

willing to do without, since it is packed with nutrients and is so versatile.

It can be used as the base for sauces, purees, ice creams, soups, etc. I take

Armour thyroid, which is better than synthroid (read synthetic) for me, but

still have never gotten my levels to a good place, but even after years of

avoiding ALL goitrogens, it still never leveled out anyway, and cauliflower

hasn't made it any worse....and I eat boatloads of it. I think most people

would consume it in much more moderation than I do, so it would be a personal

judgement call on whether or not to avoid it. I wouldn't give it up for

anything. Cauliflower soup in the Vitamix is my mainstay!

>

> Does that mean that those of us taking Synthroid should not eat it? My dr.

Didn't say anything but they sometimes forget. He forgot to tell me to take the

Synt horrid on an empty stomach either but I know to do that.

> Terry

>

> Sent from my iPad

>

> On Mar

March 12, 2012

, How do you find out that it is bothering your thyroid...I have thyroid issues, but without a blood test, I have no way of knowing...will appreciate your info on that! thanks,Ginny From: hai quan <hai@...> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:33 PM Subject: Re:

Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery List

While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.

Thanks,My Favorite Video for My Little One!

On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil

email. I have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like

variety and because I know Cauliflower is good for me. But since

learning little tips such as 's soup and the fact that both

steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually like to

taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks

and all for opening my eyes.

Velda

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a

refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably

indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help

protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also inexpensive;

a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic

acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed,

baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to

have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or

take probiotic supplements) to boost the friendly bacteria in your

colon. You might also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and

limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating

and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing

gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small

intestine.

March 12, 2012

Im confused, my endocrinologist has always told me that goitrogen foods are safe to eat as long as you are on thyroid medication.Any comments? In HIs Grace....Robbie From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of hai quanSent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:34 PM Subject: Re: Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery List While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.Thanks, My Favorite Video for My Little One!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n1faCCXbeM On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote: I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil email. I have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like variety and because I know Cauliflower is good for me. But since learning little tips such as 's soup and the fact that both steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually like to taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks and all for opening my eyes. VeldaPart of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also inexpensive; a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed, baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or take probiotic supplements) to boost the friendly bacteria in your colon. You might also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small intestine.

March 12, 2012

Boy If I don't get enough medication I feel so worn out I feel like I am near

death and don't want to get out of bed.

On Mar 12, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Ginny Welton wrote:

>

> , How do you find out that it is bothering your thyroid...I have thyroid

issues, but without a blood test, I have no way of knowing...will appreciate

your info on that! thanks,

> Ginny

>

> From: hai quan <hai@...>

>

> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:33 PM

> Subject: Re: Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery

List

>

> While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you

have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the

effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.

> Thanks,

>

> My Favorite Video for My Little One!

>

> On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

>

>>

>> I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil email. I

have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like variety and because I know

Cauliflower is good for me. But since learning little tips such as 's soup

and the fact that both steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually

like to taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks

and all for opening my eyes.

>> Velda

>> Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator

must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which

research indicates may help protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also

inexpensive; a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic acid; low in

calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed, baked, roasted or pureed to make

creamy sauces and thicken soups.

>> If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to have gas, try

eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or take probiotic supplements) to

boost the friendly bacteria in your colon. You might also try adding lemon juice

to your meals, and limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce

bloating and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing

gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small intestine.

>>

>

March 12, 2012

Honestly, it is typical, and irresponsible for your endo to say that, but they

all do. That is the same as telling someone on cholesterol meds that they can

have all the cholesterol rich foods they want (which most people do believe) or

someone on diabetes meds that they can eat all the sugar they want. Pills

really just mask the symptoms or replace what is missing-they don't address the

underlying issue. Sad, but most doctors aren't well educated in how nutrition

effects the underlying ailment, whic is why I think we all need to do our own

research and determine what is best for us.

>

> Im confused, my endocrinologist has always told me that goitrogen foods are

> safe to eat as long as you are on thyroid medication.

>

> Any comments?

>

> In HIs Grace....

>

> Robbie

>

March 12, 2012

Well we don't eat a whole lot and none of us have known thyroid

problems.

What do you mean by it "bothers your thyroid"?

Velda

On 3/12/2012 1:33 PM, hai quan wrote:

While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen

food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find

that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my

thyroid even cooked.

Thanks,

My Favorite Video for My Little One!

On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

I just knew would appreciate this. It came in

todays Dr Weil email. I have always eaten cauliflower,

mostly because I like variety and because I know

Cauliflower is good for me. But since learning little

tips such as 's soup and the fact that both

steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually

like to taste, I have increased it's consumption in our

family diet. Thanks and all for opening my eyes.

Velda

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is

a refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants,

notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research

indicates may help protect against cancers and heart

disease. It's also inexpensive; a good source of

vitamins C and K, fiber and folic

acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw,

steamed, baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces

and thicken soups.

If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables)

causes you to have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or

buttermilk regularly (or take probiotic supplements) to

boost the friendly bacteria in your colon. You might

also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and limiting

high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating

and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster,

allowing gas-producing compounds to move more readily

into the small intestine.

March 12, 2012

o.k., I don't get that, so maybe I'm o.k. with eating those foods. Thanks.Ginny From: Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:56 PM Subject: Re: Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery List

Boy If I don't get enough medication I feel so worn out I feel like I am near death and don't want to get out of bed.

On Mar 12, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Ginny Welton wrote:

>

> , How do you find out that it is bothering your thyroid...I have thyroid issues, but without a blood test, I have no way of knowing...will appreciate your info on that! thanks,

> Ginny

>

> From: hai quan <hai@...>

>

> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:33 PM

> Subject: Re: Why Cauliflower Should Be On Your Grocery List

>

> While cauliflower has many things going for it is a goitrogen food. If you have thyroid issues with caution. some people find that cooking it reduces the effect. I have found it to bother my thyroid even cooked.

> Thanks,

>

> My Favorite Video for My Little One!

>

> On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:14 PM, Velda wrote:

>

>>

>> I just knew would appreciate this. It came in todays Dr Weil email. I have always eaten cauliflower, mostly because I like variety and because I know Cauliflower is good for me. But since learning little tips such as 's soup and the fact that both steaming and roasting make a Cauliflower that I actually like to taste, I have increased it's consumption in our family diet. Thanks and all for opening my eyes.

>> Velda

>> Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help protect against cancers and heart disease. It's also inexpensive; a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber and folic acid; low in calories and versatile. Eat it raw, steamed, baked, roasted or pureed to make creamy sauces and thicken soups.

>> If cauliflower (and other cruciferous vegetables) causes you to have gas, try eating yogurt, kefir, or buttermilk regularly (or take probiotic supplements) to boost the friendly bacteria in your colon. You might also try adding lemon juice to your meals, and limiting high-fat foods. These simple steps can reduce bloating and discomfort and help the stomach to empty faster, allowing gas-producing compounds to move more readily into the small intestine.

>>

>

March 13, 2012

It may be that you can do well since you cook it (to deactivate goitrogens. I

take dessicated thyroid for hypo, have always loved cauliflower, but I am

feeling my way. The situation evolves.

Amy

>

> I have had poorly managed thyroid issues my entire life, and although I am