04/04/2022
Your hormones are involved in every aspect of your health. You need them in very specific amounts for your body to function optimally.
-EAT WHOLE FOODS- Fruit, Veggies, Nuts, Seeds, Oats, Quinoa. (Shoot for Organic when possible and non GMO). Grassfed beef, pasture raised Eggs, wild caught fish.
-AVOID PROCESSED FOOD- Most breakfast cereals, microwave ready meals, chips, most prepackaged snack foods, fast foods.
-EXERCISE REGULARLY - Working out regularly is critical for endocrine health, as it can help balance hormones like cortisol, insulin, thyroid hormones, and your s*x hormones.
-MANAGE STRESS- Engaging in stress-reduction behaviors like meditation, yoga, massage and listening to soothing music can help normalize your levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
-AVOID SUGAR-Diets high in sugar and refined carbs have been shown to drive insulin resistance. Avoiding these foods and reducing overall carb intake may decrease insulin levels and increase insulin sensitivity.
-EAT ADEQUATE PROTEIN- Dietary protein provides essential amino acids that your body canât make on its own and must be consumed every day in order to maintain muscle, bone and skin health.
-AVOID PUFAS & INCREASE HEALTHY FATS- Including healthy natural fats in your diet and avoiding unhealthy trans fats can help reduce insulin resistance and stimulate the production of hormones that help control appetite.
-AVOID ENDOCRINE DISRUPTERS-âWhen absorbed in the body, an endocrine disruptor can decrease or increase normal hormone levels, mimic the body's natural hormones, or alter the natural production of hormones.â **
Examples of where endocrine disruptorâs are found: food, personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, plastics, water, soil.
-EAT MORE FIBER- High fiber intake has been linked to improvements in insulin sensitivity and the hormones that control hunger, fullness and food intake.
-SUPPLEMENTATION-Natural health supplements, as part of a healthy lifestyle, can help balance your hormones. Examples of hormone related supplements are: DIM, Chaste Tree aka: Vitex, Maca, Probiotics, Digestive enzymes, Vitamin C, D & Magnesium
REMINDER â¤ď¸ before you start to make any big lifestyle changes, please consider discussing your individual health concerns with a healthcare professional so it can be more tailored to your body.
Reference: Natural Ways to Balance Your Hormones- F. Spritzer -2017 -healthline
** Endocrine Disruptorâs- NIEHS .gov