23/10/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            When hormones and autoimmunity overlap, the body doesn’t need restriction, it needs regulation.
I see this every week in clinic: fluctuating oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol can tip the immune system into overdrive, amplifying inflammation, PMT, fatigue and mood swings.
And the organ that often carries the weight? The liver — our hormonal and detox powerhouse.💥
That’s why I often come back to simple, functional meals that rebalance rather than deprive. 🙄
Here’s one of my favourites my Hormone-Balancing Soup Elixir a blend that nourishes the gut, supports oestrogen metabolism, and gently restores immune resilience.
Ingredients:
2 leeks
1 red onion
3 spring onions
1 sweet potato
4 new potatoes (swap for cauliflower depending on your cycle)
1 bag of kale (or spinach if you have it)
Crushed garlic + ginger
Few sprigs of rosemary + thyme
Salt + black pepper to taste
Squeeze of lime
1 tsp mustard powder
Method:
Sauté leeks, onions, garlic, and ginger.
Add remaining veggies, cover with broth or water, and simmer until tender.
💡 Don’t discard the cooking water!!! it’s loaded with minerals and antioxidants!
Nutrient Factoids 🤓
✨ Leeks, spring onions, red onion: prebiotic powerhouses that feed your beneficial gut bacteria — crucial for oestrogen metabolism.
✨ Sweet potato: rich in beta-carotene to support progesterone and mood stability.
✨ New potatoes / cauliflower: fibre, B-vitamins, and complex carbs to regulate blood sugar and reduce cortisol spikes.
✨ Kale + broccoli: cruciferous veg high in indole-3-carbinol — supports liver detox and clears excess oestrogen.
✨ Garlic + ginger: anti-inflammatory, immune-supportive and circulatory heroes.
✨ Rosemary + thyme: calm the nervous system and support oestrogen clearance via the liver.
✨ Lime: vitamin C boosts iron absorption and maintains antioxidant defence.
✨ Mustard powder: activates glucosinolates in cruciferous veg helping the liver metabolise oestrogen efficiently.
When hormones and immune balance are supported — energy rises, mood steadies, and PMT becomes manageable, not miserable.
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