Thyroid is a common problem in women. To manage it, certain changes in the diet are necessary. To lose weight and balance hormones, let's understand from the experts which flour should you eat instead of wheat.

Thyroid problems are increasing rapidly among women. Nowadays, many women are suffering from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. This problem occurs when the thyroid gland does not function properly. Wrong eating habits and irregular lifestyle also have a direct effect on hormonal imbalance and due to this many problems including PCOD and thyroid can occur. This problem can occur to women at fertile age, menopause or any stage of age. Along with medicines, diet also plays an important role in thyroid. It can be managed by many things including taking a healthy diet instead of processed foods, keeping the timing of meals right and staying away from stress. If you are suffering from thyroid, then roti made of some special flour should be included in the diet instead of wheat. This will also reduce weight, improve digestion and balance hormones. Let's know about this from an Ayurvedic doctor. This information is being given by Dr. Diksha Bhavsar. Dr. Diksha is the founder of Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).

Eat bread made of water chestnut, amaranth and jowar flour instead of wheat in thyroid, you will get many big benefits

• Experts say that if you are suffering from thyroid, then avoid roti made from wheat flour. Wheat contains gluten. Because of this, it is difficult for our gut to break it down and absorb the nutrients present in it.
• Instead of this, you can eat roti made of millets Rajgira, Singhara and Jowar flour. These are gluten free. These are rich in nutrition and are easy to digest for our digestive system.
• These provide the body with selenium, iron, protein, folate, magnesium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and vitamin B. All of these are beneficial for thyroid function.
• Their roti helps in boosting the metabolism and also helps in losing weight easily.
• Rajgira is considered a panacea for reducing obesity. If you eat rotis made of this flour, then belly fat will also be reduced easily.
• Jowar (sorghum) is also a superfood. It is rich in fiber, protein and essential minerals. It also helps in reducing weight and balancing thyroid.
• Water chestnut flour is a good source of iodine and manganese. It helps in weight loss and also improves digestion .

Thyroid problems are quite common in women. However, with medicines, diet and lifestyle changes, it can be managed to a great extent.