Postby Harriet » Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:48 am
Harmony, in the first place I should say spinach is probably not as much in question as kale, since kale is a cruciferous veggie like cabbage or broccoli. Anyway, there are different opinions about whether these veggies are okay raw, when you are hypothyroid. In theory, they could cause problems, having to do with blocking normal absorption of iodine (??? - I'm sure I'm oversimplifying). Some point out that there are no definite studies that show cruciferous veggies ever contributed to hypothyroid conditions, and they are not going to give up a healthy food without proof. (Dr. Joel Fuhrman does a good job of explaining that point of view.) Others, though, give anecdotal evidence that some people have reacted with hypothyroid symptoms when they start eating raw cruciferous veggies. So they think you should steam those veggies before eating, if you are hypothyroid.
As far as raw spinach, it's supposed to "interfere with thyroid function", too, but again, it's not that people are quoting studies. There is just anecdotal evidence and theory.
When I add salt, I add Himalayan Pink salt. I had heard nothing but great things about it and then just recently saw one fellow criticizing, saying yes it has so many trace minerals, etc., naturally right from the earth, but had we ever thought that a few minerals are actually poisonous, and of course traces of them are in there, too. LOL. Who knows.