9 Delicious and Nutritious Foods That Are Loaded with Iodine

01

Seaweed

Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals are in seaweed. Also low in calories.

02

Cod

Cod is a mild-flavored, delicate white fish. It contains many minerals and nutrients, including iodine, yet is low in fat and calories.

03

Dairy

In American diets, dairy products are rich in iodine . The amount of iodine in milk and dairy depends on the cattle feed and milking disinfectants.

04

Iodized Salt

Iodized and uniodized salt are offered in the US. The US began adding iodine to table salt in the early 1920s to reduce goiters.

05

Shrimp

A healthy source of iodine, shrimp is low in calories and high in protein . Shrimp also contains vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.

06

 Tuna

Tuna is low-calorie, high-protein, and iodine-rich. It also contains potassium, iron, and B vitamins.

07

Eggs

Rich in iodine are eggs. One entire egg delivers lean protein, healthy fats, and many vitamins and minerals for only 100 calories. 

08

Prunes

Prunes are dried plums. Prunes provide iodine for vegetarians and vegans. Five dried prunes contain 13 mcg of iodine, 9% of the daily requirement.

09

Lima Beans

A popular Native American cuisine is succotash, which combines lima beans and maize. Lima beans are heart-healthy due to their fiber, magnesium, and folate content .

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