The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast The #1 Nutrition Shift Most Women Overlook for Hormone Health | Ep 355
Apr 8, 2025
Discover how to support hormone health without falling for diet culture traps. Explore the importance of eating enough food, prioritizing protein, and adding variety to your meals. Learn why caloric deficits can be detrimental, especially for women, and how balanced blood sugar is crucial. Consider the potential consequences of modern weight loss trends on women's health. Plus, dive into the role of strength training during perimenopause and menopause, and get insights on essential nutrients for hormonal balance.
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Focus on Big Nutrition Boulders
- Focus on three big boulders for hormone health: eat enough food, prioritize protein, and add variety.
- Move big boulders instead of small pebbles for the largest hormone health impact.
Eat Nutrient-Rich Variety
- Eat a mineral- and nutrient-rich diet with a wide variety of colorful plants and proteins.
- Nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, and iodine support hormone creation and detoxification.
Get Intentional With Protein
- Be intentional about getting enough protein daily, aiming for about 90-125 grams.
- Include varied protein sources like eggs, seafood, meats, legumes, and protein powders to cover amino acids.