The Importance Of Hormones

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Let’s keep our hormones healthy
Sometimes we all have a curiosity to know why we like to eat only sweet or salty or sour foods. Or the reasons for crying over trivial issues and take petty things to our heart. The blame goes to our hormones.
Hormones are biological chemical substances released in blood by endocrine glands. The blood carries all the hormones to the respective organs and tissues; where they carry out their functions like digestion, growth and maturation, proper functioning of reproductive system and many more.
Hormonal imbalance can be because of inadequate nutrition, improper functioning of liver, improper functioning of endocrine glands and stress.
Most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance are weight gain, anxiety, mood …show more content…

A proper nutritious diet including proteins, healthy fats, foods rich in antioxidant and a tint of Indian spices and herbs can help us regulate hormones properly.
One protein at each meal is good rule to follow. We all know proteins are the building blocks of the body. Good sources of protein include: Eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy, whole soybeans, tofu or tempeh.
Healthy fats: A zero fat diet is a big “no-no”. Our body requires fats to rebuild cells and for hormone production. Hormones are produced using certain fatty acids and cholesterol as raw material. These fats include:
• Coconut oil and its products contain lauric acid, which is good for the skin and helps in hormonal production.
• The nutritious richness of Avocado includes ample amount of fiber, potassium, magnesium vitamin E, B-vitamins, and Folic acid; which all are essential for maintaining hormonal balance in the body.
• Butter/ghee act as a rich source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. These nutrients are key building blocks for hormonal production.
• Egg yolk has the goodness of vitamins: A, D, E, iron, calcium, phosphorous, potassium and choline. These all are required for a normal reproductive system, hormonal balance and good skin. Besides this choline and iodine egg yolks are also vital for making healthy thyroid …show more content…

Ideally, we should be consuming a ratio of 1:1 or 2:1 omega-6 to omega-3 but we are consuming an average of 10:1 to 20:1. So we should be using a mixture of fats.
Antioxidant-rich foods protect our body from cellular damage caused by free radicals with further helps the mechanisms in the body to function properly. Good sources of antioxidants are: asparagus, broccoli, spinach, collard greens, cabbage, cucumbers, kale, bell peppers, red cabbage, onions, tomatoes and carrots.
Spices & herbs should form an integral part of our daily diet. Though we cannot eat large quantities of these daily but a dash of it daily does the magic and keeps us healthy. These include: Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cayenne, Cumin, Garlic Ginger, Aniseed, oregano, red clover, sage and raspberry leaf.
Fruit and Vegetables comprise of flavonoids, fiber and antioxidants – all good for hormonal balance.

Good sources of vegetables are: asparagus, broccoli, spinach, collard greens, cabbage, cucumbers, kale, cilantro, green, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, red cabbage, red/white onions, tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes and

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