Hormone Balancing Foods I’ve Added to My Diet

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Adding these hormone balancing foods to your everyday diet will make a big impact on restoring your overall hormone balance in your body.

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I recently shared an Instagram reel, highting a hormone balancing soup recipe I ate during the chillier months that helped me with my daily hormone balance, and it was a big hit! Since then, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what else I eat to help achieve this, so I thought I woulld share finally in one blog post.

First and foremost, I’m not a doctor, just a woman on a mission to live her best life and feel good while doing it. So for major questions or before incorporating any type of new diet into your life, consult with your doctor first.

Before I jump into the hormone balancing foods I’m adding to my diet (well, have already added), I wanted to share first what balanced hormones feels like for me.

Better overall mood
less painful and more regular periods
less anxiety
more energy
an easier time losing weight

I don’t have health issues such as Endometriosis, PCOS, or Thyroid problems, but it is said by various people in the health industry that a diet filled with hormone balancing foods helps ease these issues. So I say it’s a win/win!

Hormone Balancing Foods I’ve Added to My Diet

As soon as I started making the switch from a more restrictive diet, to focusing on hormone balancing foods, there was almost an instant shift in my whole demenour. My husband actually noticed it first and I remember him saying, “I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I can see a shift in how much happier you are lately.” I hope that these hormone balancing foods help you in your daily life so that you can experience that shift, too.

1. I start every single day with these 3 items.

If I accomplish nothing else all day that is good for my health, it always, always starts with a water bottle filled with 16 oz. of water mixed with a scoop of Ultima Replenisher Electrolytes (these are the ONLY electrolytes on the market my family will drink, here’s why) and YourSuper Moon Balance powder.

I shake this mixture up while my coffee is brewing and take my Ameo Life probiotics and start chugging. Think about it: we are are fasting overnight and our body gets dehydrated, too. As soon as we wake up it is crucial to replenish those things to help balance our hormones. This is something I have been doing since January 1st, and the first big game-changer for me on this journey.

And a note on my coffee: I drink it black with 2 packets of Stevia in my large cup that holds about 16 oz of coffee. Reducing sugar is also great for hormone balance and I refuse to waste unecessary calories on adding creamer or things my body doesn’t need to my morning brew – but that is just me!

2. Green tea is somehow always incorporated into my day.

I recently wrote a blog post about how green tea is amazing for moms and it is so true! Healthline has reported that, in some people, drinking green tea can help balance insulin, which leads to overall hormone balance. I purchase the decaffeinated tea bags so I can sip on this in the afternoon. And now that it is getting warmer out, I brew it in huge pitchers for my whole family to drink.

If you want to experience green tea in an even more potent form, I also recomend keeping organic matcha powder on hand. If i am feeling particularly out of whack, or want to eat something but I know I’m not hungry, I will whip up my superfood matcha tea latte and it is a guilt-free treat that hits the spot.

3. Protein with every meal.

Protein is great because not only does it help to fill you up and then promote weight loss, but because it helps you stay fuller longer, your blood sugar levels stay balanced. For dinner, I always make some sort of protein and vegetable (I do typically still limit my evening dinner carb), and for lunch will have grilled chicken on a salad or low-carb wrap. For an afternoon snack, I opt for TwoGood yogurt (high in protein, super low in sugar and carbs) and raspberries.

4. Add in good fats daily.

I learned from being a huge fan of the keto diet to stop being afraid of fat. Healthy fats, that is. Like protein, it keeps you full much, much longer, which leads to weight loss, but it also is an essential componenet of hormone production. Good fats are things like olive oil, avocados, and chia seeds.

5. Cut back on dairy.

A lot of people in the health world say to cut back on dairy because it will disrupt your hormone balance. I don’t eliminate it completely beccause I still eat yogurt and cheese almost daily. However, I do use almond milk in place of milk and have replaced my evening ice cream treat with Yasso bars, which are made with Greek yogurt.

6. Cut back on gluten.

The same thing goes with carbohydrates and gluten. Again, I haven’t completely cut them out, but will make brown rice or quinoa for myself if my family eats white rice. These are slow release or whole grain fiberous carbohydrates and will make a big impact of balancing your hormones.

7. I eat cruciferous veggies as often as I can.

I luckily love vegetables, so this is an easy one for me. My best advice is to buy them fresh and then chop them immediately so they are handy to put on things like salads, eat with a healthy dip, or even roast for dinner. Cruciferous veggies are things like: brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.

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What are your thoughts on my hormone balancing food tips? I hope that my daily routine helps you on your quest to balance your hormones and live a happier, healthier life. Did I miss something important? Share in the comments below!

XOXO,

Allison