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List Of Foods For Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance can affect anyone at any age. It affects both men and women. This hormonal imbalance is a real disturbance in one's life and can disrupt your healthy life. The effects of hormonal imbalance is mainly caused by stress. Stress is a life threatening health problem that can even take away your life. A high-stress lifestyle coupled with improper eating habits can wreak havoc on one's life. The other causes of hormonal imbalance is diet pills, contraceptive pills, irregular menstrual cycle. For older women who are in the menopausal phase, poor diet and lack of exercise are the main reasons.

The symptoms of hormonal imbalance for men and women differ. For women, excessive bleeding during menses is one of common signs The other symptoms include uterine fibroids, weight gain and facial hair growth. For men, the symptoms of hormonal imbalances are low libido, frustration, decreased sperm fertility and lots more. There are certain ways to help you regulate the hormonal imbalance in your body. Eating healthy is one rule you should always follow. Light exercise and yoga is a must for women and men when they have a hormonal imbalance.

Here are some healthy foods which needs to be consumed to regulate your hormonal imbalance.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is an effective stabilising hormonal imbalance and regulate the body's hormones. Coconut oil helps to assist weight loss caused by the imbalance.

Water

Water

Drinking plenty of water helps to keep the body hydrated and reduces the level of stress. Stress is one of the main causes of hormonal imbalance.

Nuts

Nuts

Nuts are high in protein. A protein diet is good for both men and women who have this hormonal problem. Dried nuts should be avoided as it causes dehydration.

Vegetables

Vegetables

Vegetables are an important food for treating hormonal imbalance. Green leafy vegetables and beans are good in carbohydrates, thus regulates hormonal imbalances.

Avocados

Avocados

Certain types of fruits is essential for this problem. Avocado is vital fruit rich in good fats. If it is not the avocado season, opt for bananas.

Maceral fish

Maceral fish

Including this seafood for regulating hormonal imbalances in your daily diet is helpful. Maceral, tuna fish are Omega-6 polyunsaturated fat food.

Garlic

Garlic

Garlic when added to your diet is a good supplement for regulating hormonal imbalances. Crushed garlic in milk can be consumed to regulate hormones.

Green Tea

Green Tea

Green tea has a number of benefits. Green tea helps to keep your weight from increasing due to the hormonal imbalance.

Story first published: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 18:09 [IST]
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