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Want to support healthy thyroid function while enjoying some tasty dishes? There are quite a few options available at your grocery store that can make that happen. From entree stars, to side course MVPs and garnishes, here is a list of six different foods that contain iodine to help you reach the recommended DV of 150 micrograms for adults.
 

1. Dried Seaweed
1/4th of an ounce of this food contains 4,5000 micrograms of iodine. Dried seaweed can be found in most supermarkets and natural food stores, and can make a delicious snack, or a nice addition to soups and other dishes. If you're on a low sodium diet, be sure to keep an eye on the label; most are heavily salted.

2. Eggs
It's no secret that eggs are a fantastic food for their nutritional “completeness,” with a variety of different vitamins and minerals all packed into their small shells. They can also provide a tenth of the daily recommended value of iodine, making them a great way to start the day all around. As a topper, they're low in calories, at a mere 78 per egg on average.

3. Shellfish
Both lobster and shrimp contain high amounts of iodine, at 100 and 35 microgrames respectively. In fact, you'll find that most marine life, both animal and vegetable, are going to be high in iodine. This includes fish, such as cod. If you're looking for an easy way to slip a little iodine into your diet, consider adding more aquatic options. Be sure to speak with your physician if you are pregnant before you eat seafood.

4. Cranberries
Hailed as a “super fruit” by some, cranberries are extremely high in important vitamins like C and K. They can also provide benefits for your urinary tract system. Aside from all of these great pluses, cranberries contain 400 micrograms of iodine per serving. If you're looking for a great way to increase your cranberry intake, try homemade cranberry relish; simply boiling cranberries in a mixture of sugar and orange juice will yield some great results.

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5. Dairy
Milk, cheeses, and yogurts all contain varying amounts of iodine, which is due in no part to supplements which are given to dairy cattle. Milk alone can offer 56 micrograms per serving, depending on quality and actual source of milk.

6. Turkey breast
Low in fat and high in flavor, turkey has long been seen as a food for holiday seasons first and foremost. If you're a big fan of chicken, and are looking for different ways to improve your iodine intake, turkey can offer 34 micrograms per serving. It's also loaded with other nutrients and vitamins.

Need more ways to add iodine to your diet? Don't forget about iodized salt, which can offer 115 mcg for 1/4th of a teaspoon. Other forms of salt, such as Himalayan Pink Salt, can also offer generous amounts of iodine as well.