What foods to avoid for good hormonal health

To achieve a good hormonal balance we must avoid those foods that negatively influence the excessive estrogen productioneither directly or indirectly:

1. Wheat. Cookies, bread, sticks, flour, toast, etc. They cause a sudden rise in blood sugar.
2. Added sugar. It also causes blood sugar to rise.
3. Cow’s milk. Increases insulin and estrogen.
4. Coffee. Prevents proper liver detoxification.
5. Sugary drinks, juices and soft drinks. Blood sugar levels increase.
6. Alcohol and beer. They prevent proper detoxification of the liver.
7. Sweeteners. They alter the microbiota and cause hormonal imbalances.
8. Red meat. In excess, of poor quality and without a good accompaniment of vegetables, causes a rise in estrogen.

Take care of the liver and microbiota

In addition to choosing the right foods to make your menus, you can take measures to take care of your liver, the organ responsible for eliminating excess estrogen, and your microbiota.

To take care of the liver, Avoid or moderate the consumption of coffee, tobacco and food additives. Choose organic foods to avoid toxins that can alter hormonal balance. You can also do small fasts, such as not eating from the afternoon until breakfast, and season your dishes with turmeric, fennel, rosemary… Infusions of boldo, milk thistle and dandelion are also beneficial.

To take care of the intestinal microbiota, Take enough prebiotic fiber, especially inulin, (present in onions, garlic, asparagus…), and fermented foods such as miso, sauerkraut, kombucha.