Goitrogen and raw or fermented vegetables?

[Pat Robinson]

Fermenting does not decrease the "goitrogenic effects" of cruciferous vegetables, cooking does. However, the issue is that most people consume inadequate iodine-containing foods (not supplements, imo).

"Over the past 50 years, however, researchers have determined that there are no such "negative" substances in food, but only health-supportive nutrients that are not a good match for certain individuals because of their unique health history and health status. Five decades of research have also determined that certain nutrients - like tyrosine, iodine, and selenium - play a unique role in thyroid health."

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=250
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=dailytip&dbid=292
http://www.westonaprice.org/basics/bearers-of-the-cross
http://www.westonaprice.org/metabolic-disorders/the-great-iodine-de...
http://chriskresser.com/chris-masterjohn-on-cholesterol-and-heart-d...
http://www.westonaprice.org/homeopathy/thyroid-and-homeopathic-iodi...
http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/feeding-the-family-whe...
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/calcium-supplements-goitrogenic-food...
http://thyroidbook.com/blog/iodine-and-hashimotos/
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread45905.html

I'd worry more about ADDing iodine-rich foods (sea veggies), selenium-rich Brazil nuts for essential nutrients. And avoiding caffeine which is a thyroid suppressant.

Fermented cruciferous veggies are eaten by the forkful with MANY health benefits. I don't worry about it. And steamed veggies are an easy addition to raw veggies which provide important enzymes.

Pat