11/04/2026
🚫 Snacks to AVOID
These can worsen swelling or thyroid imbalance:
• Biscuits 🍪
• Indomie / instant noodles 🍜
• Cakes & pastries 🎂
• Soft drinks / minerals 🥤
• Sugary snacks (chocolate, sweets) 🍫
• Fried snacks (chips, puff-puff) 🍟
• Highly processed foods
👉 Why?
They contain:
• Too much sugar
• Unhealthy fats
• Chemicals/additives
➡️ These can trigger inflammation and make symptoms worse
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⚠️ About Carbohydrates
• Too much garri, bread, rice → can affect hormone balance
• Not completely bad, but must be controlled
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✅ Better Snack Options (SAFE)
If you want snacks, choose natural ones:
• Fruits 🍎 (apple, pawpaw, orange)
• Groundnuts (in moderation) 🥜
• Coconut 🥥
• Boiled corn 🌽
• Tiger nuts
👉 These are more natural and supportive
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⚡ Important Truth
Food alone can:
• Improve your condition ✅
• Or make swelling worse ❌