Tyrosine: The thyroid gland combines tyrosine and iodine to make thyroid hormone, so this is an essential amino acid for thyroid hormone production. Get it with: Turkey, egg whites and spirulina. Selenium: Necessary for the normal function the thyroid.
A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates â such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit â and emphasizes foods high in protein and fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist. Each diet has varying restrictions on the types and amounts of carbohydrates you can eat.
Low-carb foods and no-carb foods included on the Atkins diet include: (3) 1  Pastured eggs from chicken, turkey, etc. 2  Fish and seafood (I recommend wild-caught fish and avoiding shellfish, such as shrimp). Good choices are salmon, haddock or trout. 3  Organic and grass-fed beef pork, turkey and chicken.