If you’re using non-iodized salts, you should meet your iodine needs through various foods. Seafood is among the richest sources, with fish like cod, tuna, shrimp, salmon, sardines, and halibut providing excellent amounts. Dairy products including milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and cottage cheese contain good levels of iodine, partly because iodine-containing solutions are used in dairy processing. Eggs are another reliable source, with most of the iodine concentrated in the yolk. Legumes like navy beans, lima beans, and chickpeas offer plant-based options. Vegetables and fruits such as potatoes (especially when eaten with the skin), corn, green beans, summer squash, bananas, strawberries, cranberries, and prunes all contribute iodine to your diet. Grains including enriched bread products, pasta, and some cereals can provide iodine as well. Poultry and meat options like turkey breast, chicken, ground beef, and beef liver contain moderate amounts. Even some nuts and seeds may have trace amounts depending on soil quality. For most adults, the recommended daily intake is around 150 micrograms, which is quite achievable through a varied diet that includes several of these foods throughout the week.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #healthtips #salt #doctor #pregnancy #thyroid