How to eat to balance your hormones
If you read last week's email or you've listened to my hormone balance journey podcast episode, you know my journey to hormone balance has been quite the- umm, adventure. But not the fun kind of adventure where you don't really know where you're going and you just want to enjoy the journey. I had a destination I wanted to get to (feeling energized, not having crazy PMS, getting rid of my forever cystic acne, regular cycles, stable weight, balanced mood- it was a tall order, I know) but I had zero idea how to get there, and not a ton of support.
It took several practitioners and a lot of trial and error over the years to learn that my lifestyle, especially the foods I was eating (mostly how I was eating them) was KEY to balancing my hormones- and no, I didn't need to restrict anything, ditch carbs or go on a crazy meal plan to do it. Been there, tried that- and it didn't last. Surprised?
When I connected with Dr. Heather Rhodes earlier this year, I was SO inspired by how simple, practical and actionable her nutrition strategy for hormone balance is- and even better, it WORKS.
She doesn't recommend going keto or cutting out all carbs.
She doesn't recommend restricting what you eat during the week and just having cheat days.
She doesn't recommend dieting- at all. She's about learning how to balance your hormones, EVERY day, in simple ways, through nourishing your body WELL.
So when she suggested we collaborate to create a cookbook and masterclass to help all of you live with Happier Hormones, I was MORE than on board. I started creating recipes that week.
And here's the COOLEST part: I have NEVER felt better.
I already knew the basic how-tos to keep my blood sugar balanced and mostly keep my PCOS symptoms at bay (though she did personally help me hone on on some things that weren't working, in the spring) but I hadn't truly dove into seed cycling, or making sure I was eating foods that naturally help my body to detox extra estrogen for less PMS.
Ladies.
My period has SNUCK UP on me three months in a row. If you know, you know.
My mind was both blown away- and I wasn't surprised. Heather's strategies WORK. Simple shifts make a HUGE difference.
And it CAN be delicious, family-friendly and EASY to eat for hormone balance.
Ready to find out how??
Grab the Nutrition for Happier Hormones Bundle to learn Dr. Heather's framework for confidently making nutrition choices that fit you and YOUR life, without diets or restriction PLUS the 70+ recipe Happier Hormones Cookbook and snack guide we co-created to help you eat for happier hormones in a way that works AND doesn't leave you eating alone (or eating boring food!).
These recipes are family-friendly, weeknight-ready and DELICIOUS (obviously!) and you'll get both the live masterclass (recorded for you to keep!) AND the cookbook for one crazy awesome price.
But listen friend- this is a LIMITED TIME deal, and it's only available through THURSDAY at midnight. SO don't sleep on this one, mama! Here's to your happiest hormones!
Grab the Nutrition for Happier Hormones Bundle
Healthy Mama Kris
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