5 Foods Every Woman MUST EAT to Naturally Balance Hormones

In this episode of the Well Beyond 40 Podcast, we're diving into the crucial connection between your diet and hormone balance—especially for women over 40. Did you know that nearly half of all women experience some form of hormonal imbalance that can disrupt everything from mood and weight to sleep and stress levels? The great news is that what you eat can have a significant impact on restoring that balance. Join me as I share five powerful foods that can help you get your hormones back on track. We’re talking about the surprising superpowers of certain vegetables and how they help manage estrogen levels and support detoxification. I’ll also reveal a tiny seed that packs a punch in balancing estrogen and progesterone and why they should be a staple in your diet. Plus, we’ll discuss foods with hormone-friendly fats and how these delicious options can improve everything from cell health to hormone receptor sensitivity. If you're looking for simple, practical changes that can make a big difference in how you feel every day, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how these foods can help you look and feel your best, and take control of your health journey! FULL show notes: https://www.jjvirgin.com/5foodsforwomentoeat 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Vital Choice wild-caught seafood: https://vitalchoice.sjv.io/daKYGy Reignite Wellness™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://reignitewellness.com/products/magnesium-body-calm Reignite Wellness™ Plant-Based & Paleo-Inspired All-In-One Shakes: https://reignitewellness.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness™ Omega Plus: https://reignitewellness.com/products/omega-plus Download my FREE Best Rest Sleep Cheat Sheet: https://jjvirgin.com/sleep Get 60 FREE delicious, protein-packed shake recipes in my Eat Protein First Smoothie Guide: https://jjvirgin.com/smoothie Study: 11 unexpected signs of hormonal imbalance: https://www.northwell.edu/obstetrics-and-gynecology/fertility/expert-insights/11-unexpected-signs-of-hormonal-imbalance#:~:text=Statistics%20show%20that%2080%20percent,manifested%20due%20to%20hormonal%20irregularities. Study: Cruciferous vegetables and human cancer risk: epidemiologic evidence and mechanistic basis: https://consensus.app/papers/vegetables-cancer-risk-epidemiologic-evidence-basis-higdon/76be881f2e415a40a80cf54675408bd9/?utm_source=chatgpt Study: Flaxseed Consumption Influences Endogenous Hormone Concentrations in Postmenopausal Women: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/S15327914nc391_8 Study: Women and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: https://consensus.app/papers/women-omega3-fatty-acids-saldeen/b30be32ee8855035a5bb90779acdb013/?utm_source=chatgpt Study: Assessment of Total Fat and Fatty Acids in Walnuts Using Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/plant-science/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.729880/full Study: Walnuts, Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, and Adolescent Brain Development: Protocol for the Walnuts Smart Snack Dietary Intervention Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8217431/ Study: Omega-3 ALA: https://walnuts.org/nutrition/nutrition-info/alpha-linolenic-acid/ Episode Sponsors:  Try Timeline: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/shop?rfsn=7082975.4b75243 Use code JJ10 for 10% off all products Go to qualialife.com/VIRGINWELLNESS to try Qualia risk-free for up to 100 days and code VIRGINWELLNESS for an additional 15% off  

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Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life.