EATING TO BALANCE HORMONES 💚

How to Build a Meal for Healthy Hormones

My recent post was about Nutrition Tips for Healthy Hormones. I wanted to share an example of how to build a meal that supports healthy, happy hormones.

Here’s an example of a go-to meal for me…a Mexican inspired Burrito Bowl.

Organic spinach leaves (as a base)
Lean organic, hormone/antibiotic free ground chicken
Zucchini
Bell peppers
Cauliflower rice
Broccoli florets

I sauteed everything with:
Cilantro, garlic, sea salt, chipotle seasoning
Then topped with guacamole, Black bean corn salsa and Red salsa

This homemade “burrito bowl” is always satisfying!

Key Players in this Hormone Supporting Meal:

CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES: Broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, cabbage etc. all contain sulforaphane & fiber. These have been found to boost detoxification & gut health. This is super important to rid the body of excess hormones, toxins etc!

QUALITY PROTEIN: Lean animal products that are free of hormones, antibiotics, steroids etc. provide satiety, support lean body mass & metabolism. Fun fact: we need protein to create neurotransmitters (mood regulators) & for the function of the thyroid!

LEAFY GREENS: Organic veggies & lots of color provide phytonutrients & more fiber. Veggies & complex carbs keep blood sugar & energy levels steady. Consuming meals high in carbs/low in protein causes a spike in glucose & insulin levels, raises cortisol (stress hormone) & Increased inflammation within the body. No thanks!

HEALTHY FATS: The avocado/guacamole is tasty & healthy for you! Dietary fats are required for BRAIN function & the production of hormones!! We don’t need to be eating Keto, but we NEED Fat to function!

Remember the 3 Parts to Healthy Meals & Happy Hormones:

Protein
Fat
Fiber

Curious of how to Plan your Plate? Do you know what you “should eat”, but have a hard time with meal prep, planning or structuring meals??

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