As said by Dr. Sebi, iodized salt is harmful to the human body compared to natural sea salts. How do we get our iodine? Here are sources abundant in iodone.

Seaweed

Seaweed is a good source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It’s also low in calories.

Seaweed is one of the best natural sources of iodine. However, the amount can vary significantly based on seaweed type, the region in which it grew and its preparation (5).

Three popular seaweed varieties include kombu kelp, wakame and nori.

Kombu Kelp

Kombu kelp is a brown seaweed sold dried or as a fine powder. It is often used to make a Japanese soup stock called dashi.

In a study that surveyed seaweed samples from various Asian countries for their iodine content, it was found that kombu kelp contains, by far, the highest amount of iodine compared to other species of seaweed (5).

Kombu kelp can contain up to 2,984 mcg of iodine per seaweed sheet (1 gram). This provides almost 2,000% of the recommended daily intake (6Trusted Source).

Excess iodine consumption is well-tolerated in the majority of people but could result in thyroid dysfunction for those who are susceptible (7Trusted Source).

Wakame

Wakame is another type of brown seaweed that is slightly sweet in flavor. It is commonly used to make miso soup.

The amount of iodine in wakame seaweed depends on where it is grown. Wakame from Asia has higher amounts of iodine than wakame from Australia and New Zealand (8Trusted Source).

One study found that the average amount of iodine in wakame seaweed from various parts of the world was 66 mcg per gram, or 44% of the daily recommended intake (8Trusted Source).

Nori

Nori is a type of red seaweed. Unlike brown seaweeds, it has a much lower content of iodine.

Nori is the type of seaweed that is commonly used in sushi rolls.

The iodine content in nori varies between 16–43 mcg per gram, or about 11–29% of the daily value (8Trusted Source, 9).

Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine. However, the amount it contains depends on the species. Kombu kelp offers the highest amount of iodine, with some varieties containing nearly 2,000% of the daily value in one gram.

Prunes

Prunes are plums that have been dried.

Prunes are a good vegetarian or vegan source of iodine. Five dried prunes provide 13 mcg of iodine, or about 9% of the daily value (6Trusted Source).

Prunes are commonly known for helping relieve constipation. This is because of their high content of fiber and sorbitol, a type of sugar alcohol (25).

Prunes are high in many vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin K, vitamin A, potassium and iron (25).

Because of the nutrients prunes offer, they may help improve heart health, decrease the risk of colon cancer and even help manage weight by decreasing appetite (25, 26Trusted Source, 27Trusted Source).

SUMMARYPrunes are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Five dried prunes provide a good vegetarian source of iodine by meeting 9% of the daily value.

Lima Beans

Lima beans are commonly associated with the popular Native American dish succotash, which mixes lima beans and corn.

Lima beans are a good source of fiber, magnesium and folate, making them a heart-healthy choice (28).

They are also a relatively good vegetarian or vegan source of iodine.

Due to the variation of iodine in soil, irrigation water and fertilizers, the amount of iodine can vary in fruits and vegetables (6Trusted Source, 29Trusted Source).

However, on average, one cup of cooked lima bean contains 16 mcg of iodine, or 10% of the daily value (6Trusted Source).

SUMMARY

Lima beans are high in fiber, magnesium, folate and iodine. One cup of cooked lima beans provides about 10% of the daily value of iodine.

Written by Kaitlyn Berkheiserhttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/iodine-rich-foods