Hi there viewers!
Do you have a hormone imbalance? Men and women both can experience this condition.
It can cause acne, obesity, energy crash, depression, anxiety, and infertility.
Medication can only relieve the symptoms but does not change the situation.
Not to mention the enormous side effects that come along with hormone pills.
The right nutrition can be your best bet to manage too many or too few hormones.
In today's video, we’ll be talking about foods that restore hormonal balance.
Should you be eating millet? What about hemp seeds?
Which proteins are the best? We’re discussing all that and more...
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Begin with coconut oil.
Hormones are secreted by glands that may be located far away from the targeted organ.
They have to travel through your system before they actually act.
Studies have shown coconut oil to balance out estrogen levels too in premenopausal women.
The medium-chain triglycerides from this oil can also stimulate thyroid function
and accelerate metabolism. Lauric acid from coconut oil also helps to balance hormones.
You can use a spoonful of coconut oil daily for sauteing vegetables,
meat, or fish. You can drizzle some melted oil on air-popped popcorn or use it in baking.
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Try super-powerful hemp seeds.
This can be a highly nutritious addition to your daily diet. This superfood contains a healthy
ratio of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fats. It's usually 3:1. It contains GLA that positively impacts
hormonal health. Studies have shown hemp seeds to improve post ovariectomy complications in rats.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds to your oats, smoothies, and salads.
It will give you a boost of fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc potassium, and calcium.
Studies show magnesium regulates parathyroid hormone, Vitamin D, calcitonin, and estrogen.
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Have a spoonful of ghee with every meal.
This also goes by the name clarified butter. It provides Vitamins C,
K2, and A which are absolutely important for producing hormones.
Studies have shown dairy products to impact estrogen, growth hormone,
and insulin-like hormones positively. It is also essential to create testosterone.
You can have a spoonful of raw ghee first thing in the morning or use it for cooking.
Its high smoke point allows you to use it for baking and deep-frying.
If you don't find ghee at your local supermarket you can substitute it with grass-fed butter.
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Pop in fresh cherries. Are you suffering from
too much stress lately? Then these cherries can be the ultimate mood uplifters. They are
a rich source of melatonin that helps you to sleep better. They are high in magnesium and
help to sharpen your mind, reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and regulate adrenalin.
Additionally, you will get zinc, iron, and amino acids that work in tandem with melatonin.
This will also keep your brain healthy and protect you from Alzheimer's,
dementia, and tumors. Pick up the deepest red cherries for getting the maximum health benefits.
Juice them up or chop them up in your fruit salads or have them on their own as a snack
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Flax seeds can be life-changing.
Are you having a tough time staying full from your previous meal?
Flax seeds are rich in fiber, proteins, and Omega 3 fatty.
They help in preventing insulin resistance as they keep you fuller for a longer time. They add
volume to your food so that you feel you're eating more without actually consuming extra calories.
The phytoestrogens are estrogen-like molecules present in flaxseeds. They help your body to get
rid of excess estrogen and provide relief from hormonal issues like menopause, breast cancer,
and osteoporosis. It influences your reproductive health, immunity, and skin health too.
You can sprinkle ground flax seeds over your yogurt, and even cereal bowls.
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Make Brazil nuts your wellness formula
We get a continuous supply of minerals and trace elements through our everyday diet.
But since the soil quality has depleted over the years, our food actually lacks enough minerals.
One such trace element that is extremely essential for thyroid hormone is Selenium.
It helps to convert T4 to T3 which is an active form of thyroid hormone. Brazil
nuts are incredible nuts that are saturated with Selenium.
Just having one or two brazil nuts every day will help you to reach your daily Selenium requirement.
But just be careful of going overboard. It may cause Selenium toxicity.
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What have millet got to offer?
How often do you notice a pack of millet sitting on supermarket shelves? It's an ancient grain
and can be delicious when cooked perfectly. Its nutty texture perfectly complements any sausage,
casserole, or sauce. Adding adequate water will make it taste like risotto.
You can use dried millet flour in your pancakes and crepes too.
It's absolutely gluten-free and has complex carbs. This balances your blood sugar level
and manages insulin. Millet is a storehouse of magnesium and supports your health.
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Up next are avocados.
This fruit has taken the world by storm. It adds a rich creaminess to toast toppings and dips.
Although you do not need one more reason to love them, here is one anyway. Processed and fried
food contains harmful fat. Avocados are balanced with healthy fats that you can consume every day.
They affect your gastric hormones and manage blood cholesterol efficiently. Half
an avocado every day can regulate estrogen and progesterone and regulate your menstrual cycle.
It gives you vitamin B5 that helps to handle stress,
enhance mental health, and improve cognitive performance during intense mental processing.
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Have a satisfying breakfast of eggs.
These are the supremely popular and filling breakfast options globally.
You can have them scrambled with toast or boiled, they can be perfect for weekdays or weekends.
You can make creamy egg sandwiches or an easy egg salad for your busy
days and never miss a chance to sneak in more iron, phosphorus, and B vitamins.
Organic pasture-raised eggs will have a higher dose of choline. This chemical helps
to produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Which is related to memory and brain health.
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Do you love salmon?
This fatty fish can make a high-protein meal. It has vitamin D and Omega 3 fatty
that can immensely help your body to balance hormones. Vitamin D helps in
the production of sex hormones and increases overall immunity giving you strong bones.
Omega 3 fatty acid can combat hormone-related disorders like breast cancer and prostate cancer.
You can bake or grill wild-caught salmon, add some garlic butter and asparagus on the side.
Drizzle a few herbs and your perfect weeknight meal is ready.
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How often do you eat leafy greens?
If you are on a low-carb diet, spinach, kale, arugula, swiss chard, and lettuce have so much
to offer. Spinach is rich in iron and can level up the thyroid. Kale on the other hand is jam-packed
with vitamins like K and C. Vitamin C is essential to maintain a balance of adrenal hormones.
You can add green leafy vegetables to your smoothies, stews, and burgers.
You can even try baked kale chips. All you have to do is remove the chunky stems of kale,
lay the leaves out on the baking tray, drizzle some olive oil,
sea salt, onion, and garlic powder and toss it in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 150 degrees.
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Want more green? Eat broccoli.
When you are fixing a balanced meal plate always remember to put some
greens in the mix. Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower,
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli can pack a hefty nutritional punch.
They are a great source of phytonutrients that lower inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.
Additionally, the dietary fiber helps to promote regular bowel movements and eliminate excess
estrogen. They even prevent estrogen-related cancers. Isn't it the best estrogen detox?
But a word of caution. Raw cruciferous vegetables may contain goitrogens or thyroid inhibitors.
If you have known hypothyroidism then steaming broccoli can help.
Also, keep the serving under half a cup every day.
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Yogurt can be a real kicker
The popularity of yogurt has skyrocketed. It is loaded with vitamin D, probiotics,
calcium, and B vitamins. It aids digestion and keeps your gut bacteria to flourish.
If you are not a fan of yogurt you can try sauerkraut, kimchi,
kefir, and tempeh for getting additional gut support. Studies have shown poor digestion to
cause hormone imbalance. So don’t skimp on a cup of yogurt to manage hormones better.
Try using greek yogurt in healthy foods swaps. Ditch the mayo and fatty dressings. Just mix some
sour cream with yogurt and make a creamy dip or dressing. You can also make yogurt popsicles by
mixing roughly crushed berries in Greek yogurt and pouring the mixture in popsicle molds.
Refrigerate the mixture and enjoy this guilt-free treat in hours.
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Be generous with olive oil.
This is a miracle food when it comes to setting the hormones right. It can reduce
insulin resistance. It sends a signal to your brain to reduce your appetite and keep you full.
It also manages chronic stress by controlling cortisol.
Use extra virgin olive oil to get maximum Omega 3 fatty acids and amplify all these benefits.
Studies have shown the polyunsaturated fatty acids present in olive oil to control PCOS and balance
follicle-stimulating hormones and testosterone in animals. So add it to your salad dressings to make
them extra flavourful. You can use it for grilling vegetables, seafood and toasting bread too.
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Last but not least, have lean meat.
Hot dogs are delicious. But if it is your daily meal then you need to cut down on them.
Instead go for leaner cuts, chicken breast, or turkey. Your body requires
protein for efficient functioning. It can build muscle and keep you energetic.
Research shows a high protein diet helps in secreting leptin that gives you a feeling of
satiety. A few anabolic hormones like insulin and estrogen can also be regulated by having protein.
Hormonal imbalance silently keeps destroying your body. If you have a feeling that your
body is acting differently then you need to be extra vigilant. Want to know more?
Let's keep the conversation going with a couple of more hormone-related videos, shall we?
Watch nine symptoms of hormonal imbalance in women or 11 symptoms of hormonal imbalance in men.
Go ahead. Click one or better yet watch both and learn more about how to set your endocrine
system right. Which of the above foods do you eat regularly? Let us know in the comments below.