Sweets
An effect of hypothyroidism on the body is to slow down the metabolic rate. This means that your body weight can be increased easily if you are not careful. Therefore, people with hypothyroidism should avoid consuming sweets. Foods with an excess amount of sweetener or sugar contain a high level of calories and do not have any nutrients. Conversely, consuming too much sugar can increase the risk of having diabetes and obesity. Both conditions are major risk factors for hypothyroidism. When diabetes and hypothyroidism happen simultaneously, they would interfere with treatments and worsen each other’s symptoms. [4]
