“Another nutrient needed to support a healthy thyroid is zinc. You’ll find it in many protein-rich foods, including beans, chickpeas, lentils, tofu, walnuts, cashew nuts, chia seeds, ground linseed, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, wholemeal bread and quinoa,” says Damo.
“Needless to say, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet will help you give your body what it needs, and improve your training. If you’re not supplementing your workouts with proper nutrition, well… you’ve got another zinc coming.”
