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hormones diet balanced

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Hormones play such a big role in almost all of your systems. They affect your complexion, which you know because your skin probably spazzes out around your period. They affect your sex drive, which is also all over the place during that special time of the month. They can play a major role in your moods, causing terrible depression when they’re out of whack. If we can be entirely honest, women seem to get the brunt of the hormonal issues, too. Between having a period most of our life only to be met with menopause when that’s over (and let’s not even mention how hormones can be if you decide to be pregnant at any point), we have quite a roller coaster of a relationship with hormones. What’s the worst that happens to men? They lose a little hair or their sex drive declines? Boo-freaking-hoo. Luckily, we can gain some control over our hormones if we eat right. Here are foods to balance your hormones.

hormones diet balanced

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Keep protein pure

Stick to organic or farm-raised chicken, beef, and other animal sources of protein. Remember that non-organic varieties are often fed hormones, and you don’t need any surprise external sources of hormones messing up your balance.

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Get more Lauric acid

Lauric acid is important to the healthy production of hormones. It’s often found in foods that are also sources of healthy fats. Coconut oil is an excellent source of Lauric Acid, and by simply switching to coconut oil for your cooking purposes you can easily get more of it.

hormones diet balanced

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Eat colorful produce

Consuming enough antioxidants is also important to maintaining a hormonal balance. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the more colorful the item, the higher it likely is in antioxidants. Think blueberries, orange and yellow bell peppers, carrots, and red cabbage.

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Easy on the trans fats

Trans fats, like those found in many packaged pastries, frozen foods, and vegetable shortening, can cause inflammation in the body, which can mess with hormones. It’s part of the reason we can feel so moody if we eat a lot of these foods.

hormones diet balanced

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Go easy on the dairy

Avoid heavy dairy products like ice cream, sour cream, and cream cheese. These can also be inflammatory foods that mess with hormonal balance. Some dairy foods are good for your hormone balance, like probiotic yogurts and cheeses. Just know the facts on which dairy foods to consume and limit.