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Hormones: they’re not just for teenagers!
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When your hormones aren’t in harmony, you’ll probably feel it.
But your dietary habits are one area where you could take the reins.
Choosing certain foodsandavoiding otherscan promote a healthier hormone balance.
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Here arefour eating habits to avoid to keep your hormones happy.
And for morediet tips, check out the32 Foods That Turn Off the Stress Hormone Cortisol.
Female reproductive hormones appear to be especially influenced by weight changes.
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Both below-normal and above-normal body mass index (BMI) have been associated with higher risks ofhormone-related fertility problems.
Reproductive hormones aren’t the only ones that can be disturbed by over or under-consuming calories.
Eating too much sugar
Most of us probably have alove-hate relationship with sugar.
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When you’re craving something sweet, stick with a lower-sugar choice likedark chocolateor a fruit and yogurt parfait.
Or, you could try some of theselow-sugar ice creams.
Sure enough, drinking diet soda subtly increased the release of GLP-1, a hormone involved in insulin secretion.
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Over-consuming alcohol can cause hormonal disturbances thatdisrupt the communicationbetween your endocrine, nervous, and immune systems.
Looking for the best adult beverage for your hormones?
Choose distilled alcohol over fancy cocktails.
With no added sugar, they’re a better bet for both your hormones and your weight.
