Seed Cycling + healthy diet = happy hormones

Today, we're going to talk about something that's super important for our overall well-being: hormones!

These tiny messengers play a big role in our bodies, influencing everything from our mood and energy levels to our metabolism and fertility. And guess what? The health of your hormones is directly linked to the food and nutrition you consume.

Simply put: healthy diet = happy hormones.

The incredible world of hormones:

Before we delve into how diet affects our hormones, let's understand what hormones do. Imagine them as the body's internal communication system, like little messengers carrying important information from one organ to another, making sure everything runs smoothly.

What We Eat Matters:

You know what they say: "You are what you eat!" Well, when it comes to hormones, it's true! The food we put into our bodies can either help or harm our hormone balance. For instance, highly processed foods, excessive sugar, and unhealthy fats can throw our hormones out of whack. On the other hand, a well-balanced and nutritious diet can work wonders in maintaining harmony within our bodies.

Seed Cycling for that added boost:

Now, let's talk about an amazing practice of ‘Seed Cycling’, which can support hormonal balance throughout our menstrual cycle. It's a natural approach that involves incorporating specific seeds into our diet during the two phases of our cycle.

Phase 1: Follicular Phase Day 1 to 14*

During the first phase of the menstrual cycle, our body is getting ready for ovulation, and we want to support the production of oestrogen. To do this, we can introduce Seed Cycle's Phase 1 blend of ground organic pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds into our daily routine. These little wonders contain phytoestrogens, which are plant-based compounds that mimic the effects of oestrogen helping to promote its production and maintain hormonal harmony.

Serving suggestions: Try sprinkling these tasty seeds onto cereal, yogurt, or salad, or adding them to your morning smoothie for a delicious and hormone-balancing boost!

Phase 2: Luteal Phase Day 15 to 28*

As we move into the second phase of our cycle, the body shifts its focus to progesterone. This hormone is essential in prepare the uterus for a potential pregnancy. To support progesterone production and maintain hormonal balance, we can incorporate Seed Cycle's Phase 2 blend of ground organic sesame seeds and sunflower seeds into our diet. These seeds are rich in zinc and vitamin E, which can help nurture the production of progesterone.

Ideas to try: Sprinkle our ground sunflower seeds and sesame seeds blend on avocado on toast or over your evening stir-fry – Yum!

The benefits don't end there...

Our Seed Cycle seeds are packed full of nutrients such as magnesium potassium, vitamin E, selenium, zinc and Iron (to name a few), which play a special role in boosting and balancing the vital female hormones, supporting the production of serotonin (to improve mood!), support digestion and gut health; and even inflammation (responsible for menstrual cramps and breast pain).

Remember, Patience is Key:

It's essential to give your body time to adapt to these changes. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is hormonal balance! We recommend sticking to the seed cycling routine for a 3 months to see the best results.

Overall, a healthy diet with a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods, combined with the goodness of seed cycling, can do wonders for your hormone health. But, as always, it's a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional or nutritionist to tailor your diet to your unique needs.

So, let's embrace the power of food and show our hormones some love! Happy seed cycling, and here's to a happier and healthier you!

*Please notes, cycle lengths vary.

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