Eat these Foods to Balance Hormones & Boost Your Complexion
Our "inside-out" beauty philosophy is key when it comes to looking after your skin and hormones. There is an intricate link between the two during all stages of life and both are impacted by what we are putting into our bodies. This is good news, because just by adding certain foods to your diet, you can assist your body in achieving balanced hormones and a radiant, clear complexion.
Hormonal skin conditions are common!
Reduced clearance of hormones can put the liver under load, resulting in acne and breakouts whilst conditions such as PCOS may be linked to high testosterone which creates an excess of insulin and sebum production leading to oily skin and hormonal acne. Low levels of progesterone and excess oestrogen often linked to pre-menstrual syndrome may result in monthly problem “zits” and low levels of oestrogen prior to and during menopause may lead to dry skin and lost of skin firmness.
Are you providing your body with what it needs in your diet for happy hormones?
If you are frequently experiencing a hormone roller coaster, incorporating a few key hormone balancing-foods into your diet and becoming conscious of your sugar, caffeine, animal protein and diary intake can have a profound impact on both the health of your hormones and your skin.
In general taking the following steps ensures you are providing your body with what is required for a healthy reproductive system:
- Increasing foods rich in fibre to assist with the clearance of excess hormones;
- Eating an abundance of essential fatty acids to address inflammation;
- Looking after your gut microbiome to ensure toxins are being cleared from your digestive system; and
- Becoming conscious of having vegetarian protein to ensure complete protein intake is being met.
Incorporate these hormone balancing superfoods daily!
Eating for your skin and hormone health can be as easy as adding one of the below foods to your diet each day this week…
Our Happy Hormones Quinoa Salad is a delicious, easy and versatile way to incorporate these foods into your diet in one hit!
Anna Mitsios
Anna is a certified naturopath and nutritionist and founder of leading Australian natural skincare and wellness company, Edible Beauty Australia. Anna has been featured in various publications including Mind Body Green, Women’s Health and Allure. She is committed to the natural transformation of her client’s skin using proven botanicals, nutrients and herbal formulations, both on the inside and out.
Anna’s career began in the corporate sector, where she specialised in corporate finance and private banking for over ten years working in Sydney and New York for a large Australian bank. Anna’s career change was sparked by her own health journey, following a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at 18 years of age. Her diagnosis triggered her intense study of botanicals and nutrition to manage auto-immune condition and assist others in attaining optimal health. Anna’s naturopathy career has included working as a naturopath within a reputable natural fertility clinic in Sydney, within a pharmacy and health food store and running her own naturopathy practice.
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