Top 10 Estrogen-Balancing Foods (Reduce Estrogen Dominance)
Estrogen…
A hormone that does so much GOOD in our bodies… …yet can cause so much HARM when it becomes
out of balance.
High estrogen levels can lead to…
· Weight gain… especially around the waist and hips…
· Fatigue…
· Irregular cycles…
· Tender, lumpy breasts…
· Headaches…
· Low sex drive…
· Anxiety and depression…
· More severe premenstrual symptoms…
· And fertility issues.
High estrogen levels can also put you at higher risk for SEVERE health problems, such as…
· Blood clots…
· Stroke…
· Thyroid dysfunction…
· And breast cancer.
While problems can also arise when estrogen levels become too LOW…
In this video we are specifically addressing problems with HIGH estrogen…
…Otherwise known as ‘Estrogen Dominance’…
…And the foods that can help to REDUCE estrogen levels and bring hormones back into balance.
Today, we’re counting down the TOP 10 ESTROGEN-BALANCING FOODS…
…To help women suffering from Estrogen Dominance to improve their symptoms… and enjoy a new
lease on life.
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Before we count down the TOP 10 ESTROGEN-BALANCING FOODS…
…What causes Estrogen Dominance, and how can FOOD help?
Estrogen is the female sex hormone…
…That plays a critical role in our menstrual cycle and reproductive health.
In addition to this… estrogen has other important functions in the body, such as:
· Protecting bone health, and…
· Keeping cholesterol under control.
Estrogen works in harmony with other hormones…
most notably progesterone and testosterone.
When healthy, a woman’s body naturally maintains the right balance between these sex hormones.
The brain, ovaries, and adrenal glands constantly communicate with each other…
…to determine how much of each hormone needs to be made.
But sometimes, biological and environmental factors… such as stress, diet, and environmental
toxins… …can cause your body to produce too much
estrogen.
This throws out the delicate balance between estrogen and other hormones… resulting in
‘Estrogen Dominance’.
It’s important to note that this imbalance can also occur when estrogen levels are normal…
…but progesterone levels are too low.
As we touched on earlier…
Estrogen Dominance can seriously impair a woman’s:
· Menstrual cycle…
· Fertility…
· Mood…
· Weight…
· Sex drive…
· And energy…
And can increase her risk of developing severe health conditions…
…such as stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer.
That’s why it’s so important to reduce elevated estrogen levels… and bring hormones
back into balance.
While sometimes medical interventions are necessary to achieve this…
…There are ways to balance estrogen naturally…
And one of the most powerful ways to do this… is by making adjustments to your diet.
Which brings us to the focus of today’s video…
…The Top 10 Foods for Balancing Estrogen…
Because while some foods can AGGRAVATE Estrogen Dominance and lead to even higher estrogen
levels…
…Other foods can SUPPORT your body to bring estrogen levels under control… and restore
hormone harmony.
So without further ado, let’s count down the top 10 estrogen-balancing foods.
Here’s number 10…
10.
Apples An apple a day keeps the excess estrogen away!
Apples contain quercetin… a potent antioxidant that helps to reduce inflammation.
This is important as when you’re suffering from chronic stress and inflammation…
Cortisol levels become elevated in your body…
…Which can cause you to gain weight and store excess estrogen.
As well as having anti-inflammatory properties, apples are also high in fiber…
…which is essential in the fight against Estrogen Dominance.
Too little fiber leads to constipation…
…Which keeps excess estrogen stored in your body for too long…
And allows estrogen-like toxins to be reabsorbed rather than eliminated.
However, consuming fiber-rich foods such as apples… has the opposite effect…
Aiding your digestive system to flush out that extra estrogen...
…And bring hormones back into balance.
That’s why it’s important to eat apples in their raw, whole form…
…to get the most of that essential fiber.
9.
Flax Seeds Flaxseeds… also known as linseed…
Are another superfood that can help to balance estrogen.
Flaxseeds are a rich source of lignans…
Which are phytoestrogen compounds… that can have both estrogenic and antiestrogenic
effects in the body.
In fact, flax seeds contain up to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
Lignans mimic the activity of estrogen in the body… which research has shown is beneficial
for menopausal women.
In a study involving 48 postmenopausal women…
A daily flaxseed intake of 15 grams helped to regulate…
Estrogen AND androgen hormones… such as testosterone.
For women suffering from estrogen dominance…
The lignans found in flaxseeds can help to get rid of excess estrogen…
…And reduce the symptoms of hormone imbalance.
Flaxseeds are also rich in: - Fiber
- And omega 3 fatty acids…
Which are essential nutrients for: - Healthy digestion
- Reducing inflammation - And maintaining hormone balance.
Some studies have even suggested that consuming flax seeds can lower a woman’s risk of breast
cancer.
With all of these great benefits, there are so many reasons to add flax seeds to your
diet.
They can be enjoyed as a snack, in homemade muesli, or sprinkled onto a salad.
Aim for 1 to 2 tablespoons daily… and be sure to drink plenty of water due to the high
fiber content.
And speaking of high-fiber foods, here’s number 8…
8.
Broccoli Broccoli is another well-known health food…
celebrated for its high fiber content.
And when it comes to balancing estrogen, broccoli has even more to offer…
As part of the Brassica family… broccoli contains indole-3 carbinol, or I-3C…
…which is a powerful hormone-balancing compound.
I-3C promotes healthy estrogen metabolism… enabling the body to remove excess estrogen.
Broccoli is also rich in secoisolariciresinol, which is another lignan phytoestrogen…
…That can help to reduce high estrogen levels.
In addition, broccoli contains glucosinolates.
Those antioxidant compounds support hormone balance by… reducing harmful carcinogens
that disrupt hormone function.
So be sure to make this versatile veggie a staple in your diet.
Next up we have another powerful leafy green…
7.
Spinach We all know spinach is a health food…
And like broccoli, it is a great aid when it comes to balancing estrogen.
Spinach is low in calories, yet high in fiber and magnesium.
The fiber and magnesium helps your liver to metabolize any excess estrogen.
It does this by helping specific enzymes in your body that are associated with estrogen
excretion.
Spinach also contains the powerful hormone-balancing compound I-3C…
And the ways to include it in your diet are truly endless…
This versatile leafy green can be added to smoothies, salads, curries, omelets… or
munched on raw.
Next up on our list of estrogen-balancing foods is something a little different…
6.
Turmeric Turmeric is a rich yellow spice found in Asian
dishes…
And as well as being tasty, it is a powerful health food.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant that helps to reduce inflammation…
…which in turn, helps to reduce cortisol and balance estrogen levels.
Curcumin has also been associated with other health benefits, such as:
· lowering cholesterol · improving memory
· and slowing aging.
Turmeric is versatile, and pairs well with cinnamon, black pepper, and other bold spices.
If turmeric isn’t for you, curcumin is available in capsule form.
5.
Tart Cherries Not all cherries are created equal.
The tart cherry is also known as the Montomorency, sour, or dwarf cherry.
Recently, this type of cherry has become a bit of a health phenomenon.
It’s low in calories, but high in fiber.
Tart cherries are a good source of glucarate… a compound that helps your body to break down
estrogen.
They are also packed with vitamin A, which can prevent damage from free radicals.
Free radicals are nasty disease-causing molecules that are found in smoke, radiation, and other
harmful substances.
To get the most benefit from tart cherries, eat them fresh and avoid any added sugars.
We’re halfway done!
Now, let’s look at another fruit you may enjoy...
4.
Bananas Want to stay regular and flush that estrogen
out?
Try a banana!
These fruits are high in fiber and starches…
Which, like other foods on this list… aid your digestive system… and help to eliminate
excess estrogen.
Bananas are also high in manganese and vitamin C…
…which, like tart cherries… helps to protect against the free radicals that can aggravate
hormone imbalances.
However, as bananas are high in natural sugars… aim to consume no more than one small banana
per day.
Now, when we’re talking fruit, there’s perhaps nothing more powerful than…
3.
Citrus Fruits Lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits are
all great go-to’s when it comes to balancing estrogen.
The reason these fruits are so good is because of their potent antioxidants.
In particular, they contain the antioxidants hesperidin and quercetin…
…Which can help to reduce the symptoms caused by Estrogen Dominance.
Citrus fruits are also packed with a compound called D-limonene…
…which increases liver enzymes so the body can metabolize excess estrogen.
And finally… citrus fruits are high in vitamin C and fiber… which we know to be valuable
compounds for balancing hormones.
For best results, eat citrus fruits in their raw whole form…
…And don’t let the skin go to waste…
…As a lot of these powerful compounds are concentrated in the fruit’s skin.
2.
Green Tea If you haven’t jumped onto the green tea
bandwagon yet, now is the perfect time to give it a try!
For reducing your estrogen levels, there is no better drink than green tea.
Studies on estrogen metabolism in both pre and postmenopausal women have suggested that…
Drinking green tea on a daily basis is associated with a faster estrogen metabolism.
In addition, there is evidence that green tea could reduce breast cancer risk.
Green tea also has a tidal wave of other health benefits.
It has powerful antioxidants and compounds that help to reduce the risk of stroke, cancer,
and heart disease.
Green tea is also a well-known metabolism booster…
…and it may aid in weight management.
So, go ahead and enjoy a cup today.
You’ll be glad you did!
Now, before we look at our final estrogen-balancing food…
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And now, here’s #1 on our list…
1.
Kale Kale is a potent leafy green.
Whether you put it in a smoothie, eat it raw, or take it in capsule form, it’s good for
you.
Like broccoli, spinach, and all of the greens in the Brassica family…
…Kale contains the powerful hormone-balancing compound indole-3 carbinol…
…which supports the body to eliminate excess estrogen.
Kale is also a valuable source of: · copper,
· iron, · calcium,
· vitamin K, · and vitamin C.
Together these help to support healthy thyroid function…
Balance hormones…
And ease PMS symptoms… such as mood swings, pain, and bloating.
And if that wasn’t enough… like most of the foods on this list… kale is also high
in fiber.
It truly deserves its status as a hormone-balancing superfood!
For best results, enjoy kale raw in salads alongside other veggies, nuts, and seeds.
And that concludes our top 10 estrogen balancing foods…
Which can help to naturally reduce estrogen levels… and bring hormones back into balance:
10.
Apples 9.
Flax seeds 8.
Broccoli 7.
Spinach 6.
Turmeric 5.
Tart cherries 4.
Bananas 3.
Citrus fruits 2.
Green tea, and 1.
Kale.
And now that we’ve covered the BEST foods to eat if you’re suffering from Estrogen
Dominance…
Here’s a quick rundown of the main foods you should try to AVOID…
As these foods can elevate estrogen levels and worsen symptoms...
1.
Non-organic meat, eggs, and dairy products These foods can contain added hormones that
worsen Estrogen Dominance and aggravate your symptoms.
Frequently consuming beef has been linked to increased breast cancer risk.
2.
High sugar and refined carbohydrate foods...
…Which can lead to insulin resistance and disrupted hormone function.
3.
Processed soy products Soy is an infamous offender… due to its
estrogenic effects.
While a bit of edamame can be good for you, try to avoid processed soy products in your
diet if you have high estrogen.
4.
Coffee and energy drinks While this may be hard to hear…
Unfortunately high levels of caffeine can contribute to estrogen dominance.
If you’re a coffee lover… try to stick to just one cup per day… or better yet,
try swapping it for green tea!
The key is to reduce these hormone disrupting foods as much as possible…
And to eat more of the foods that NOURISH your hormones… and aid your liver in breaking
down excess estrogen.
By making these dietary changes, you should start to notice a change in your symptoms
for the better.
Restoring hormone balance means…
• Better sleep and more energy • Easier weight loss and weight management
• More regular menstrual cycles • Reduced PMS
• And reduced menopausal symptoms.
As always, if you are still experiencing concerning symptoms, be sure to see your doctor.
They can help to determine the cause of your imbalance and come up with the best course
of treatment.
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