Gluten can damage the small intestines of people with celiac disease. They can have other autoimmune disorders like Hashimotoâs disease (which leads to an underactive thyroid) and Graves' disease (which leads to an overactive thyroid). If you have celiac disease, a gluten-free diet may help prevent these thyroid diseases.
Vakharia suggests eating cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts to give your liver a boost. These foods up the amount of glucosinlate in your body, which helps your liver's enzyme production. These veggies contain sulphur as well, which aids detoxification.
Beets are high in plant-flavonoids, which can improve the overall functions of your liver. Leafy greens like spinach and lettuce have the ability to neutralize metals, chemicals and pesticides that may be in our foods, and act as a protective mechanism for the liver, Suri says.