Women’s hormones are sensitive and easily thrown off balance. When this happens, you may experience anything from fatigue, headaches, mood swings, depression and anxiety to weight gain and bloating. Women also experience unexplained infertility and other reproductive issues. While there are many treatments available for hormone imbalances, one of the best things you can do is to make a few adjustments to your diet. In this blog post, we’ll look at 5 foods that can help you balance your female hormones naturally.
Berries
Berries are packed with antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage. They also contain anti-inflammatory compounds that promote better health overall. Berries are also high in fiber and vitamins that can help reduce PMS symptoms such as cramps and bloating. To get the most benefit out of berries, opt for wild or organic varieties whenever possible.
Try: Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
Nuts & Seeds
Nuts like almonds and walnuts are rich in healthy fats that can help regulate hormones levels and reduce inflammation in the body. They are also a great source of protein and fiber which helps keep you feeling full for longer periods of time which can help with weight management. Nuts contain good amounts of selenium which influences the thyroid function. An offset in levels of the thyroid can cause an imbalance in fertility hormones like estrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH. Nuts are easy to add to smoothies, salads or just to snack on throughout the day. Consume a handful of nuts everyday to avoid hormonal imbalances.
Try: Almonds, Walnuts, Flaxseeds, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds
Fish
Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to improve hormonal balance in women by reducing inflammation in the body and increasing circulation around the reproductive organs. Cold water fish, like salmon or tuna tend to be higher in omega-3s so try to incorporate them into your weekly meal plan as often as possible.
Try: Wild Caught Salmon, Tuna, Sardines
Avocados
Avocados are packed with potassium, magnesium, folate, fiber, vitamins and healthy omega 9 fats. Avocados are the superfood that will help restore your imbalanced hormones and promote weigh loss which in turn indirectly balances our hormones. Avocados are one of the best food choices for those suffering with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Grass Fed Ghee
Conclusion:
Balancing your hormones through food is a great way to ensure that your body functions optimally. Eating foods like berries, nuts, fish, avocados and Ghee can make a huge difference in how you feel both mentally and physically so it’s worth giving them a try if you suspect hormone imbalance might be affecting your life! Of course, if these strategies don’t work for you then it may be time to seek medical attention from a qualified professional who can provide more personalized guidance on balancing your hormones through diet or other treatments.
Berries are high in antioxidants, fiber and vitamins which can help reduce PMS symptoms such as cramps and bloating.
Nuts are rich in healthy fats that can help regulate hormones levels and reduce inflammation in the body.
Nuts contain good amounts of selenium which influence your thyroid function and fertility.
Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to improve hormonal balance in women by reducing inflammation in the body and increasing circulation around the reproductive organs.
Avocados are one of the best choice of food for those suffering with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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