19/08/2026
Your hormones respond to the smallest daily habits, including what you add to your breakfast 🥜🌰
Most women don’t realize that certain nuts and seeds contain the exact micronutrients that our endocrine system need and they can genuinely change the way we feel on a daily basis.
Better cycles, less anxiety, better energy levels, less cravings and most importantly better metabolism.
Pumpkin seeds → Zinc → Testosterone
Zinc is essential for healthy ovulation, skin and libido
Brazil nuts → Selenium → Thyroid
Very important for conversion of thyroid hormones
Flaxseeds → Lignans → Balance estrogen
Great for getting rid of all the excess estrogen that causes PMS, weight that won’t come off and bloating
Sesame seeds → Phytoestrogens → estrogen support
Extremely beneficial to balance estrogen especially during perimenopause
Almonds → Magnesium → Insulin
Supports insulin balance, mood, sleep and blood sugar control which leads to less cravings.
Walnuts → Omega-3 → Prostaglandins
Anti-inflammatory fats that help with period pain, skin health and hormone signalling
Sunflower seeds → Vitamin E → Progesterone
Vitamin E supports healthy progesterone: the calming hormone we all need more of
If your hormones have felt a little bit unbalanced lately, start with your food. These little seeds and nuts might be small, but their effect is BIG.
I love seed cycling for hormones. I’ve been doing this with clients for years with great success.
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