Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers that regulate everything from mood and sleep to weight and fertility. What you eat directly affects the balance of your hormones in surprising ways.
How does food affect hormones?
Hormones are made from food. Cholesterol is the basis for making sex hormones and cortisol. Protein provides amino acids for gut and brain hormones. Healthy fats are essential for every hormone in the body.
Hormone Balancing Foods
Flaxseeds
It contains phytoestrogens that help balance estrogen, especially at age 40.