Hormones act as messengers in our bodies, influencing everything from our mood to our metabolism. Maintaining optimal hormone levels is key to feeling our best, but most women feel they are lacking proper education and guidance on how to best support their hormones.
As a registered dietitian and hormone health coach, I teach women how to utilize food and lifestyle to optimize hormone health. Addressing symptoms associated with PMS, PMDD, PCOS, Endometriosis, Infertility, and more.
Hormones are essential and provide amazing benefits - BUT, only when they are in optimal balance. I developed my Foundations of Hormone Balance Method and Program to do just this!
An easy place to start with nutrition for hormone balance is smoothies! You can pack them with nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and probiotics - all necessary for happy, healthy hormones! Here are a few of my top hormone balancing smoothie recipes. I hope you enjoy!
1. Berry Mint Hormone Balancer
Ingredients :
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
3-4 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup almond milk, or milk of choice
Benefits : Berries are rich in antioxidants that help combat inflammation, while flaxseeds provide essential fatty acids and fiber crucial for hormone production and balance. Flaxseed is also a phytoestrogen food, which can help manage PMS symptoms. Mint can help improve digestive health as well as manage pain associated with menstrual cramps. Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics for gut health, which also plays an important part in hormonal regulation.
2. Green Serenity Smoothie
Ingredients :
1 cup spinach
1/2 avocado
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 banana
1 teaspoon maca powder
1 cup coconut water
Benefits : Spinach contains antioxidant-rich nutrients that support adrenal gland function, crucial for hormone balance. Avocado and chia seeds provide healthy fats and soluble fiber that aid in hormone production and detoxification. Maca powder has been used for centuries to help aid in hormone balance, libido, mood, and overall energy.
3. Strawberry Beet Hormonizer
Ingredients :
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup roasted beets
1 small frozen banana (or additional 1/2 cup berries)
1 handful spinach
1 scoop MCT powder
1 cup water
Benefits : Beets are a superfood when it comes to antioxidants and vitamins to fight inflammation. They also contain fiber and are a phytoestrogen food which helps manage symptoms of PMS and hormone shifts in the life cycle. MCT (medium chain triglycerides) are healthy fats that fuel cognitive function and metabolism.
Whether you're looking to support your adrenal glands, improve thyroid function, or balance estrogen levels, these hormone-balancing smoothies are a delicious way to start nourishing your body. Enjoy!
As a registered dietitian and hormone health coach, I teach women how to utilize food and lifestyle techniques to optimize hormone balance and health.
If you would like to test your hormone levels and have not done so before, I typically recommend a full comprehensive hormone panel to understand how hormone production as well as their metabolism in the body are functioning.
Follow this link to learn more about my Foundations of Hormone Balance Method and Program and let's get to work!
Liz Riesen, RD, CD
Registered dietitian and hormone health coach helping women to address hormone imbalances, increase energy, and lose weight naturally. As a busy mom, I know that you need a clear and realistic approach you can fit into a busy lifestyle. I developed my Foundations of Hormone Balance Method to do just this! Helping women feel confident and comfortable in their body and with food is my passion.
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