1. Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables are rich in a compound known as indoles, which activate protective enzymes to upregulate liver detoxification. Effective liver detoxification is highly integral to balanced hormones. I suggest aiming for 1 cup daily for best results, examples include broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, radish, brussel sprouts, Bok choy, and rocket.
2. Fatty fish
Fatty fish is rich in omegas and Vitamin D, both of which are integral for healthy hormones. Aim for 2-3 servings per week. Big fish that eat little fish absorb more mercury, so you best to stick to the following fish to avoid high levels of mercury exposure – sardines, herring, flounder, wild-caught salmon, cod, pollock, and some tuna.
3. Eggs
Eggs are one of my favourite hormone balancing foods as they are high in protein (6-7 g per serve) which is a necessary building block for healthy hormones. They are also high in choline, which plays an important role in liver detoxification, and Vitamin D which helps hormone production and regulation. The best part is the variety of ways you can cook eggs or sneak them into meals to bump up your protein intake.
4. Grass Fed Beef Liver
Liver is a nutrient-packed powerhouse, being an abundant source of protein, iron, and b vitamins. However, it also contains Vitamin A and CoQ10. Vitamin A is an essential precursor for the body to make DHEA which is a building block for female hormones and CoQ10 is well-studied to support egg quality and pregnancy rates.
5. Leafy Green Vegetables
Your leafy green vegetables are rich in both magnesium, iron, calcium, and folate. Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and can help improve PMS, mood, and sleep. Iron is integral to thyroid function, and energy and for reducing heavy periods. Folate is involved in immunity and DNA synthesis and calcium helps keep your bones healthy.
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