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Iodine: A Critical Mineral for Weight Loss. Even though it's a trace mineral, meaning we don't need very much of it, it's important for our overall health because it's needed for metabolism and normal thyroid functioning. Most people get iodine from iodized table salt, but with all the talk about salt being bad for us, many people are cutting salt from their diets, which means they're not getting enough iodine. Woman need 150 micrograms a day (220 if you're pregnant, 290 if you're breastfeeding), and if you're deficient in this mineral, you may experience a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) or hypothyroidism, which can lead to weight gain and obesity.

To make sure you're getting your RDI of iodine, it's helpful to know how much is in the foods we eat so read more.

Food	Amount of iodine
1/4 teaspoon iodized salt	95 mcg
3 ounces cod	99 mcg
3 ounces shrimp	35 mcg)
3 ounces canned tuna (half the can)	17 mcg
3 ounces trout	5.4 mcg
1 cup milk	56 mcg
1 egg	12 mcg
1/2 cup navy beans	32 mcg
1 medium baked potato (with skin)	60 mcg
1 cup strawberries	13 mcg
1 ounce mozzarella cheese	10 mcg
1 cup lowfat yogurt	87 mcg
1/4 ounce seaweed (Nori)	4,500 mcg
3 ounces turkey	34 mcg

Seeing that nori is high in iodine sounds like a great excuse to go eat some sushi.

Thanks Fit!

Labels: eating healthy, eggs, healthy diet, iodine, seaweed