JULY EDITION 2015

Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill

Thyroid

Health

The Thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped

gland located in the base of the neck just

below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland produces

hormones that control virtually every cell, tissue and organ

in the body!

For example, hormones produced by the thyroid gland are

responsible for:

Managing body temperature, energy expenditure, heat

generation and weight

Regulating the functions of the digestive tract

Increasing heart rate and stimulating heart muscle

contraction

Proper brain function

The thyroid is fueled by iodine, which comes from your

diet. Good sources include iodized table salt, seafood,

eggs, raw dairy and sea vegetables (see chart, p.2).

Supplements are also available when indicated. The US

recommended daily intake of iodine is 150 micrograms

(mcg) per day for most adults.

If your thyroid is not functioning properly, it can produce

too much thyroid hormone, which causes the body’s

systems to speed up (hyperthyroidism); or it can create

too little thyroid hormone, which causes the body’s

systems to slow down (hypothyroidism).

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can include feeling restless

or anxious, having difficulty concentrating, rapid or

irregular heartbeat, sleeping poorly and weight loss.

Conversely, symptoms of hypothyroidism often include

fatigue and lethargy, weight gain, hair loss (in women

especially), and feeling cold all of the time.

Since many of these common symptoms mimic other

diseases and conditions, the best way to (continued, p.2)

JULY 2016 EDITION

Ingredients 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced

3 small white onions, peeled and thinly sliced

Pinch of salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar

3-4 tablespoons water

1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon fresh garlic, peeled and minced

(optional)

Preparation In a glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the sliced

cucumbers and onions. Sprinkle with a large pinch of salt, mix well, and let stand in a cool place for 10-15

minutes.

Add cider vinegar, water, chopped dill, and sugar and

garlic (if using). Toss to combine and refrigerate for 2

hours to let flavors develop. Serve chilled.

Tips: Choose small, tender cucumbers for their thinner,

less bitter skin and seeds. For an Asian influence,

substitute rice wine vinegar for the cider vinegar and cilantro for the dill. Use

the optional sugar if you

prefer less tartness.

Reprinted with permission from

StrongerTogether.coop. Find more

recipes and information about

your food and where it comes

from at

www.strongertogether.coop.

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Did You Know?

How to Select a Melon

Choosing a melon that is ripe, but not overripe,

can be a tricky process! Try these tips:

To select watermelon

Look for a creamy, butter-yellow spot on one side of

the fruit. This is where it rested on the ground in the

field. If this spot is white or pale green, the fruit is not

yet ripe and will not ripen further. Once you find a

watermelon with a creamy yellow patch, knock on the

outside gently – the fruit should sound hollow and

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still crisp. If it fails to vibrate, it is likely overripe.

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“under coloring.” This means, underneath the rough

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inches away, it is ready to eat!

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Honeydew has a unique property when ripe – the outside skin changes from smooth and hard to velvety

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Store melons at room temperature until ready to eat.

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best eaten at room temperature for maximum flavor.

determine the health of your thyroid is to ask your

doctor for a TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) test,

a simple blood test that measures whether your

thyroid gland is functioning normally.

Food Sources of Iodine

Learn more at https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/

Iodine-HealthProfessional/

& http://www.drbrownstein.com/

Food

Approx.

Micrograms

(mcg) per

serving

Percent DV

(most adults)

Seaweed, 1g 16 to 2,984 11% to 1,989%

Baked Cod, 3oz 99 66%

Plain Yogurt, 1 cup 75 50%

Iodized Salt, 1/4tsp 71 47%

Milk, 1 cup 56 37%

Fish Sticks, 3oz 54 36%

Shrimp, 3oz 35 23%

Ice Cream, 1/2 cup

(chocolate)

30 20%

Egg, 1 large 24 16%

Tuna, canned in oil,

drained, 3oz

17 11%

Dried Prunes, 5 13 9%

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