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● HEALTHY DIET

The term “diet” is a bit misleading here because a healthy diet is not a one-off sting, something you commit to for a few weeks and then forget about.

A better way to look at this is a Nutritional Lifestyle change because it's something you have to change for the rest of your life.

Hormonal balance is best achieved when you contain a diet full of antioxidants and vitamins as well as omega-3 fatty acids. You want to remove sugar.

Too much sugar can activate a process referred to as gycatin, which is premature aging. The sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins,

SO WHAT FOODS ARE BEST?

1. Firstly, you need proteins. Eggs are a great source of protein and they can lower levels of ghrelin and insulin both of which are hormones that affect your hunger. This means the more protein you eat, the longer you will feel full, and the fuller you will feel.You can also enjoy wild caught fish to get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Lean chicken, beef, and turkey are significantly better than fatty or cuts of meat because they give you a better balance of estrogen.

2. Secondly, you need healthy fats. Avocados help maintain progesterone and estrogen in your body. Flax seeds contain things like phytoestrogen, polyphenols, and lignans so they give you a better estrogen balance. Brazil nuts give you a high dose of selenium which can improve your thyroid function, the thyroid being in control of most of your hormonal production, mood, and weight.

3. Thirdly you need good vegetables. Vegetables for hormonal balance include things like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and brussel sprouts which can maintain good estrogen production. Spinach is great because it has high levels of magnesium and helps your liver better metabolize estrogen. Bell peppers serve as a vital source of progesterone development and of course have the added benefit of antioxidants that keep your skin radiant.

4. Fourthly, you need good fruits, but not fruits with too much sugar because you want to maintain a good cortisol and estrogen level. Apples are great for increasing your progesterone levels and reducing your depression or anxiety. Blueberries help maintain production and balance of progesterone as well. Strawberries have phytoestrogens and a range of beneficial vitamins.

5. Fifthly, good clean grains can be very beneficial like quinoa which maintains good insulin levels, brown rice which can help balance your estrogen levels and Aid your liver in its metabolizing of hormones so that you maintain a proper balance. Oatmeal gives you a range of essential vitamins and keeps your body's insulin response on point.

6. Finally, herbs like garlic can regulate your hormone levels and increase your Phytoestrogen, tumeric can balance your hormones and remove free radicals, and cinnamon works well to increase your body's sensitivity to insulin and repair your body tissue.

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