When I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease (an auto-immune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland), one of the foods I needed to avoid was soy.  In moderation, soy is fine for most people with hypothyroidism.  But excessive consumption of soy may alter thyroid hormone levels, as well as the production of thyroid hormones.  It may also make it harder for the body to absorb levothyroxine (the medication prescribed to people with Hashimoto’s and/or hypothyr