The Missing Minerals and Where to Find Them - IODINE

For decades, Nutritionist Jim Williams has found that the majority of his clients are deficient in these 4 minerals: iodine, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Iodine is the great metabolizer, and necessary for proper thyroid function. Most people’s bodies are too acidic, which means they are running low on the neutralizing elements magnesium, potassium and sodium

The main purpose of this series is to empower you to replenish these vital nutrients. We hope this brings you to radiant health through natural living. 

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Why do we need iodine? I eat iodized salt—isn’t that enough? What are the best sources? Are there signs of iodine deficiency?

You’ll find answers to all these questions when you read on.

Mineral Deficiency

Nutritionists agree that iodine is one of the most deficient minerals in foods worldwide.

Much of the farmland used to grow our food has been “farmed to death”, meaning the trace minerals and other necessary nutrients in the soil have been depleted--and they aren’t being replaced. Too often, in corporate farming, only the minimum nutrients needed to grow the crops are used; but dozens of valuable minerals, enzymes & beneficial soil organisms are either in short supply or non-existent.

This is the case with iodine. The depletion of iodine in our food results in a proportional increase in health problems such as hyper- and hypothyroid; hormonal imbalances; weakening of teeth & bones; some birth defects & failure to thrive conditions in children; chronic fatigue and susceptibility to infections.

The highest iodine storage in the human body is the thyroid gland ; your thyroid must have iodine to produce its two hormones. 

Have you ever had a blood test for thyroid? 

If it was a complete thyroid panel, the two thyroid hormones will be listed as T4 (thyroxin) & T3 (triiodothyronine). 

The “T” obviously stands for Thyroid, whereas the numbers “4” and “3” indicate how many ions of iodine are present in the hormones. Simply put, your thyroid gland cannot produce its hormones without food-form iodine.

Iodized salt may help save your thyroid from iodine-starvation, but it’s the iodine contained in whole, natural foods that works best; it’s what our body is designed for!

Include iodine-containing natural foods in your diet; the more variety, the better!

Jim Williams, our founder, is a Certified Nutritionist & Herbalist with over 40 years of experience in natural healthcare. He has found that chronic mineral deficiencies are one of the most common causes of illness.

In each part of this series, we will cover one of the four missing minerals; at the end of the series, you’ll have free access to a database of the most mineral-rich foods, including a list of the foods highest in two or more of ‘the deficient 4’.

At Living Radiance, we’re committed to helping you live your most vibrant, healthy life.

If you have some of the above symptoms, or would like safe, natural nutritional support for your thyroid, consider the supplement ThyroTone; it contains the essential nutrients for thyroid support, including the best bio-available, food-form iodine.

Need seasonal support that contains herbal, food-form iodine? Try the unique & effective Seasonal Radiance products.

For a fantastic iodine-containing superfood detoxifier, check out Chlorella & Dulse with Fennel.

Here’s some suggestions for combining iodine-rich foods into delicious meals:

Meal 1

Salad made of wild-caught salmon, raw asparagus tips, cabbage, avocado, leaf lettuce, green onions and sweet green peppers; organic extra virgin olive oil and pineapple dressing; glass of tomato juice and cod roe.

Meal 2

Steamed steel-cut oats with fresh strawberries, blueberries and bananas topped with coconut cream,

Pecans and soft-boiled eggs.

Meal 3

Broiled haddock or cod--or--baked tempeh marinated in lemon juice and tamari soy sauce,

steamed green peas, baba ghanoush (eggplant), tomatoes and green onions,

mushrooms in miso broth with kelp and dulse seasoning.

Meal 4

Baked sweet or white potato, steamed Brussels sprouts, steamed red beets; tossed salad containing tofu, cucumber, summer squash, tomatoes, okra, leaf lettuce, watercress, parsley and green onions or chives.

Meal 5

Wild rice (steamed) with chopped raw almonds and pumpkin seeds, steamed okra, steamed Swiss chard

or turnip greens, tossed green salad with mixed greens and leaf lettuce with tomato-tahini dressing.