There’s a lot of information circulating the internet lately about balancing hormones. There are so many factors that play into regulating your hormones including things like exercise, stress levels, nutrition, and sleep. Whether you are struggling with PMS, menstrual cramps, or acne as a result of hormone imbalances, you may be looking for a quick solution.
Unfortunately, there is no “simple fix”, as each of these factors mentioned needs to be properly dealt with, but some people claim that eating some seeds regularly has a great impact on their hormone levels. You can grind up seeds and put them in smoothies, add them to your toast, or top your salad with them.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are commonly used in “hormone balancing” meals for many reasons. They are loaded with zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E, which all help with regulating different aspects of the menstrual cycle.
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are another great seed to incorporate into your diet because they contain selenium. Selenium is a mineral that helps with detoxification of estrogen.
Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are great because they support estrogen production. They also help reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms by helping with excess estrogen production.
