How Can I Balance My Hormones Naturally?

Do you eat enough protein at every meal?

Do you exercise regularly?

Do you avoid sugar, refined carbohydrates (white flour, white bread, white rice, pastries, sodas, snacks, pasta, sweets, and breakfast cereals) and sugary beverages?

Do you know how to manage stress successfully?

Do you avoid overeating and undereating?

Do eat a fiber rich diet?

Do you consume healthy fats (vegetable oils (such as olive, canola, sunflower, soy, and corn), nuts, seeds, and fish)?

Do you have a good, quality sleep?

Do you drink green tea?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you balance your hormones naturally. Many hormones are produced from the food you eat, so it is important to eat enough healthy fats and proteins. It is recommended to eat at least 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal. If you include healthy fats in your diet you can stimulate the production of hormones that help control appetite. Avoid a diet rich in sugar and refined carbs because this way you can reduce your insulin levels and increase your insulin sensitivity. Regular physical activity can also alter hormone levels and reduce your risk of disease.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to balance your hormones naturally. Hormones control your appetite, weight and mood, so they significantly affect your physical, mental and emotional health. When you are under stress, your body secretes more of the hormone cortisol, which can disrupt other hormonal reactions in your body. It is important to find a way to reduce the stress that works for you. It can be meditation, yoga, massage or listening to soothing music. Also, your liver will not be able to properly metabolize hormones if it is overloaded with toxins, so avoid drinking from plastic bottles or eat unwashed fruits.