Put your health halo on! Include these 5 foods into your life with an exercise program that supports your hormones and you’ll be rockin’ – loosing fat and balancing hormones at the same time.
Choose one food and start experimenting with it today.
1. Coconut oil – cook with it, add it to smoothies and it can actually help you to burn fat. Coconut oil contains MCT’s or medium chain triglycerides which are used as an energy source. Coconut oil provides the building blocks for healthy hormones, is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and great for brain health. Start with small amounts like 1-2 tsps/day so you you don’t overload your liver and digestion.
2. Bone broth – this age old remedy is hugely popular because of the amino acids and minerals that it contains. When you boil bones, the marrow releases proline, glycine and glutamine all amino acids that build collagen for repair and strengthening of connective tissue, skin and joints; iIt’s anti-ageing, anti-cellulite. Bone broth also helps to repair damaged intestines – “leaky gut” – that can lead to food allergies.
3. Chia, hemp and flax seeds – the number one plant foods for protein, fibre and omega 3 fats. The soluble fibre they contain supports healthy gut flora and helps to excrete excess estrogen especially during peri-menopause. Add to smoothies or bircher muesli; start gently with a few tsps and work up to 1-2 tbs/day. See recipe below.
4. Kale and other green leafy vegetables like broccoli are liver friendly foods rich in potassium and antioxidants that help balance fluid in the cells and excrete toxins. Add to a smoothie with some spirulina, banana/berries and you’re good to go.
5. Organic protein – healthy protein sources from grass fed beef, wild caught fish, organic chicken, turkey, eggs and dairy – eaten in the right amounts for your body type – builds lean body mass to burn fat and balance blood sugar and your hormones. Beans, quinoa and nuts are good vegetarian sources.