Knowing how to naturally balance your body’s hormones can improve your health in a variety of different ways. Not only will you be able to regulate moods and boost reproductive health, you’ll also experience better digestion, bolster your immune system, boost your metabolism and have more energy.
Here are the top foods that naturally balance hormones:
Virgin coconut oil provides the body with lauric acid, a medium-chain triglyceride which improves not only hormone production, but also overall cholesterol levels, skin health, and much more!
Raw Spinach is at the top of the list of foods highest magnesium, an essential mineral needed for over a hundred enzymatic processes including hormone synthesis.
Cod Liver Oil is a potent source of vitamin D. If you don’t spend much time outdoors soaking up sunlight, give your body a boost of this hormone-healthy vitamin by taking a daily cod liver oil supplement.
Eggs also provide high concentrations of vitamins, proteins, and hormone-healthy fats.
Free-Range Poultry is an excellent source of health proteins and fats, as well as vitamins which go a long way toward achieving hormone balance.
Sprouts, whether they be alfalfa, broccoli, kale or any other variety pack a massive punch when it comes to vitamins and minerals. Add them to salads, sandwiches, and wraps or eat them by themselves to help your body balance hormones.
Sweet Bell Peppers are a potent source of antioxidant vitamin C (the highest of any natural food!) as well as flavonoids which can help improve hormone health in addition to protecting the body from oxidative damage.
Broccoli and other Brassicas (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc) also provide antioxidants, and help balance hormone levels.
Beets are rich with flavonoids, fibre, vitamins and minerals which provide many health benefits like aiding in digestion and hormone balance.
Garlic is by far one of the world’s healthiest foods! In addition to being antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, garlic (and to a lesser extent onions, chives, scallions, shallots, etc) contain ultra-high concentrations of the organosulfur compound allicin which improve the body’s ability to metabolize iron, an important part of balancing hormones.
Tomatoes are another excellent source of hormone healthy flavonoids, as well as calcium- another mineral needed for proper digestion and hormone balance.
Oysters and other shellfish also provide the body with a potent dose of zinc and other minerals needed for balancing hormones.
Grass-Fed Red Meat is another great source of protein, zinc, iron, and B vitamins, all of which have a positive effect on endocrine health.
Walnuts and Almonds are packed with antioxidants and protein which improve the body’s ability to balance hormone production. As an added bonus, munching on these foods between meals will cut down on cravings for packaged snacks full of hormone-damaging simple sugars and polyunsaturated fats.
Incorporate these foods in your daily diet to prevent hormonal imbalance and to treat it too to some extent.