In the colder months, our bodies naturally crave warmth, nourishment and comfort. So if you’re wanting to support your thyroid health, the foods you choose can make a big difference to how you feel over wintertime.

The key? Warming, grounding meals, seasonal produce, and plenty of flavour. Let’s take a closer look at how you can include this over winter (without feeling deprived!)

If you have an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s or Graves’, winter can hit harder. You might notice more fatigue, more inflammation, more flares.

Winter can be a challenge for anyone. But it can be particularly triggering for those who have one or more autoimmune conditions. And yes, that is the case even if your temperature regulation works well with colder weather (we’re looking at you, people with Graves’!)

So let’s take a look at why autoimmunity and colder weather are not a great mix, plus how you can reduce its impact.

Find yourself wearing thermals, gloves and fluffy socks when everyone else is comfortable with just a jacket? While some do feel the cold more than others, it can also be a sign that your thyroid is in need of some TLC.

Temperature sensitivity in winter is a common but often overlooked symptom of thyroid dysfunction. It could be general hypothyroidism triggered by something like a virus, or it could be undiagnosed Hashimoto’s.