Hypothyroid questions come up all the time in clinic — especially about food. What should I eat? What should I avoid? And does food really affect thyroid levels? Let’s break it down in a simple, real-life way. Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. That’s when symptoms like constant tiredness, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, and low energy start creeping in. Two major contributors we often see are obesity and autoimmune thyroiditis. But here’