Avoid inflammatory foods to maintain hormonal balance
Hormones serve as the body's messengers, regulating a wide range of physiological processes. Whether it's metabolism, reproduction, mood or immune function, hormones play a pivotal role. Imbalances in hormone levels can lead to a variety of health issues, including weight fluctuations, mood disorders, reproductive problems, and even chronic diseases like osteoporosis and heart conditions. To promote healthy hormones, one should adopt a balanced diet, engage in regular physical activity, manage stress, prioritize sleep, and minimize exposure to factors that disrupt hormonal equilibrium.
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra offers five valuable tips to help you maintain hormonal balance and radiate health and vitality during the festive season
Follow these tips to maintain healthy hormones
1. Exposure to sunlight
Spending time in the sun is believed to trigger the brain's release of serotonin, a hormone associated with mood enhancement, calmness, and focus.
2. No alcohol on an empty stomach
Refrain from consuming alcohol without having a meal first. This practice helps stabilize blood sugar levels and prevents the hormonal disruptions caused by alcohol's impact on insulin and cortisol. These disruptions can lead to various health issues, including stress-related problems, reproductive issues and more.
3. Prioritize sleep
Adequate sleep is crucial for resetting hormones like leptin, ghrelin, insulin, and cortisol.
4. Monitor sugar intake
High sugar consumption can lead to elevated insulin levels and increased inflammation in the body.
5. Caffeine intake
Be mindful of your caffeine intake. Consuming caffeine first thing in the morning can stimulate the adrenal glands to release additional cortisol, the body's stress hormone.
Ms Batra also stated that the best gift we can offer ourselves is good health through balanced hormones.
Here are five foods to balance hormones:
1. Avocado
Avocados provide healthy fats and are a good source of potassium, which can help balance hormones.
2. Broccoli
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli contain compounds that support the liver in metabolizing hormones, particularly estrogen.
3. Berries
Berries are high in antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation.
4. Yogurt
Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt can support gut health, which is linked to hormonal balance.
5. Turmeric
This spice has anti-inflammatory properties and may help balance hormones.
To promote healthy hormones, one should adopt a balanced diet, engage in regular physical activity, manage stress, prioritize sleep, and minimize exposure to factors that disrupt hormonal equilibrium.
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