Are Broccoli/Cauliflower to be avoided?

Hormones
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From another thread :-

"Avoid broccoli and cauliflower as they aren't good for thyroid function."

Is this really an issue and if so why?

2

no idea why that reply needs to be moderated. but if you google it, these two veggies CAN be not so healthy to eat when  you've thyroid probs. especially goitre.

3

I have had underactive thyroid since birth but have never heard this. I eat both frequently but not usually together.

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Hi Richard, 

I don't know the reason why but in many publications I have read about UAT it says avoid Crucifrrous veg (cauli, brocali,sprouts and cabbage) other things on the list are soya, peanuts, gluten but I am gluten free and have been for 15 years.