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11 sources of iodine you must include in diet!

Cranberries, lobster, potatoes, milk, strawberries +6 more iodine rich foods!

Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : January 31, 2017 7:12 PM IST

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Iodine Sources

Iodine is needed for proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Lack of iodine can lead to goitre, hypothyroidism and also complications during pregnancy and in child birth. Hence, load up your intake of these iodine-rich food sources to meet your daily requirement of 150 micrograms of iodine per day, says Dr Vinita Sharma, Senior Ayurvedic Doctor, Dr Shikha's NutriHealth.

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Cranberries

Cranberries: Although expensive, cranberries are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre, which make it an effective and natural remedy for urinary tract infections. However, it also contains iodine. Around 100 grams of cranberries provide 400 micrograms of iodine.

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Lobster

Lobster: If you can’t live without having seafood, then opt for lobster. Well, the reason being it helps you to reap around 67% of your daily required dose of iodine. 100 grams of lobster provides 100 micrograms of iodine.

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Fish

Cod: If you like eating fish then include cod in your diet as it provides a host of nutrients like protein, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E along with being low in calories and fat. And when it comes to iodine, 85 grams of cod fish contains 99 micrograms of iodine. Also Read - Emotional eating vs real hunger: How to tell the difference

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Potatoes

Potatoes: Baked potatoes are not only rich in iodine but also low in calories. You can get up to 60 micrograms of iodine if you eat one medium-sized baked potato. Did you know potatoes can also aid in weight loss?

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White Bread

White bread: Did you know that eating two slices of white bread can provide 45 micrograms of iodine, which accounts to 30% of your daily intake? However, make sure that you eat in moderation as white bread is made with refined flour.

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Boiled-eggs

Boiled eggs: Rich in vitamin A, proteins calcium and antioxidants, boiled eggs form a complete meal. So start your day with boiled eggs and milk to up your iodine intake because one egg provides around 12 micrograms of iodine.