5 Best Superfoods To Balance Hormones Naturally

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Here are the 5 Best Superfoods To Balance Hormones Naturally and tips on how to ensure you get them into your diet regularly!

1. Seeds: Detox and Sleep Benefits

Seeds help your body to detox excess hormones properly and can be a crucial part of your balanced-hormones diet.

Many seeds also have high amount of tryptophan, which will help you sleep better. Sleep is the FOUNDATION for health, and we need to be getting 7+ hours of quality sleep each night to balance hormones naturally!

Seeds that I recommend including in your diet regularly:

• Sunflower Seeds
• Sesame Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Chia Seeds
• Hemp Seeds
• Pomegranate Seeds

Throw them in salads, soups, or smoothies to add flavor and texture to your favorite dishes!

2. Cruciferous Vegetables: Natural Detox for Estrogen Dominance

Cruciferous vegetables have a compound called Indole-3-Carbinol that stimulates enzymes to support detoxification in the gut and liver (aka, the main way your body detoxes excess hormones). This is especially helpful for women struggling with estrogen dominance and can be essential to balance hormones. Try to get at least one serving per day, and for best results, lightly steam or lightly roast them to keep the nutrients intact.

Examples of cruciferous vegetables include:

• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Brussels Sprouts
• Bok Choy
• Arugula
• Kale
• Collard Greens

3. Sweet Potatoes: The Resistant Starch for Balancing Blood Sugar

Resistant starches are helpful in balancing blood sugar, and blood sugar balance is ESSENTIAL for hormonal balance. I absolutely LOVE sweet potatoes! Not only are they packed with vitamins, minerals, and resistant starch, but they are also versatile. They can be a great part of a balanced-hormones diet.

Try them simply roasted, or try one of these fun recipes:

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Tahini Sauce

Green Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Lentils

4. Organic Lentils & Beans: Protein and Fiber

Lentils and beans are also foods that are high in resistant starch. They are also high in protein and fiber, making them a great option to keep your blood sugar balanced and your digestion moving- hence supporting balanced hormones in the body. Try to get at least 1 serving per day of lentils or beans. They are a key element in a balanced-hormones food strategy.

5. Sea Vegetables: Iodine-Rich Foods for Thyroid & Hormonal Health

Sea vegetables are such an underrated nutrition tool for hormonal health! Sea vegetables such as seaweed, kelp, wakame, nori, and dulse are high in iodine and tyrosine which support thyroid functioning. Sea vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Try ordering a seaweed salad or crunching on some dried seaweed for a snack! I also love to sprinkle dried dulse flakes on my Asian dishes to add flavor and nutrients. Incorporating them can help balance hormones naturally.

If you’re struggling to find a diet that promotes healthy hormone function and supports your weight goals, consider working with a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.