How to Outsmart Hormones That Can Make You Put on Weight
Hormones are greatly affected by the foods we eat and the way we live our lives. For instance, a sedentary lifestyle along with an unhealthy diet can make your hormones increase your weight. Also, if you have been on an only-protein diet completely devoid of carbs for more than a month, but there has been no change in your overall weight, then it probably is because of estrogen. To keep your estrogen levels in check you will have to minimize the consumption of protein-rich products. Here are some of those hormones which might be responsible for hindering your progress in achieving your ideal body type.
1To rid your body of excess estrogen eat less meat
Even if you stick to a healthy diet, if your estrogen levels are high you will gain weight gradually. This excess weight gets stored on the hips which can even cause your menstrual cycle to become irregular. Other side effects involve headaches, irregular sleep, hair loss, memory loss, and becoming overly emotional.
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How does estrogen buildup occur in our body?
Consuming meat which contains growth hormones can lead to the buildup of excess estrogen in the body. There are also substances which are used in plastic and household chemicals that are similar to estrogen. Eating less meat and more veggies can help in reducing your estrogen levels, while high-fiber foods bind with estrogen in your system and eliminate it from your body. Consume oats, apples, pears, and flaxseeds to reduce the negative impact of estrogen on your body. Rosemary essential oil helps in restoring the hormonal balance and improving your memory.
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2You need to eat foods rich in selenium
Lack of serotonin in your body can result in bad moods and even lead to depression. In addition, people with low serotonin levels change their eating habits frequently. If you get the sudden urge to eat a whole chocolate cake all by yourself or you feel like chowing down on French fries at night, then it probably is because your body is sending you signals of a deficiency of the happiness hormone.
You can eat nuts, pineapples, and eggs to increase your serotonin levels as these foods are all rich natural sources of serotonin. Pineapples even consist of bromelain which helps in preventing swelling in the body. Other ways to increase your serotonin in your body is by doing some light exercises or activities outdoors.
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3You can control ghrelin by adding more veggies to your diet
Ghrelin is the hormone responsible for hunger. Even if you stick to a low-calorie diet for a year, your ghrelin levels will not falter and may still be high as your body might try to store the fat tissue just in case. Ghrelin is thus, a very stubborn hormone. It can make you lose weight very easily but it can make it really tough to keep it on as well.
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How to outsmart this hormone
The only way to outsmart this hormone is by eating foods which stretch out your stomach such as seeds, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Eating these foods will induce the hormonal response of feeling full. Needless to say that you need to avoid sugar and processed foods which have high-calorie content which is why you will get hungry again, soon after eating a cinnamon bun. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep reduces the concentration of the hormone in the blood. However, you shouldn’t let the level of ghrelin get too low as it is crucial for the development of your intellectual abilities.
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