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All Greens Superfoods Benefits
Fruits and veggies can do wonders for your body, and leafy greens are no exception! Incorporating these vegetables into your hormone balancing diet is an easy, accessible lifestyle change and can have numerous benefits for not only your PMS symptoms, but overall health, including the benefits of eating greens for skin. By adding these hormonal/PMS greens to your diet you can enjoy all the amazing benefits they offer, from improved digestion to better skin health and an even healthier heart!
Greens for Hormone Balance
Dark Leafy Greens
Leafy greens contain a lot of great minerals and nutrients that can ease your PMS symptoms and help you meet your nutrition requirements for the day. They are rich in iron, magnesium, and calcium, which are important minerals that boost your energy, reduce irritability, and build bone strength. They also contain great antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin A, B, C, and E which support your immune health and gut health, and stimulate good digestion. Incorporating them into your daily diet can also help you gain omega 3-fatty acids, which support heart health as well as potentially reducing PMS symptoms.
Microgreens for Hormones
Microgreens are a great addition to your diet, as they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that can support hormonal health. By including nutrient-dense greens in your diet, such as kale, spinach, and broccoli, you can reap a multitude of benefits, including improved hormonal balance and reduced inflammation, and spinach, in particular, is a great source of iron and folate, two nutrients that are essential for women’s health.
Athletic Greens
By supplementing with products like Athletic Greens, which contains a range of beneficial ingredients, including spinach and olive leaf extract, you can further support your body’s hormonal health and overall well-being. Olive leaf extract is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is a great addition to Athletic Greens for its potential benefits, such as improving cardiovascular health, regulating blood sugar levels, and supporting immune function.
Reds and Greens Benefits for PMS
By including nutrient-dense greens in your diet, such as kale, spinach, and broccoli, and adding in some reds like beets and red bell peppers, you can reap a multitude of benefits, including improved hormonal balance and reduced inflammation.
Spinach, kale sprouts, collard greens, and swiss chard, celery is another green vegetable that has gained attention for its potential health benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation and support digestion. These veggies are great examples of leafy greens that can be easily incorporated into smoothies, salads, sandwiches, and more!
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts can also function as great remedies for PMS symptoms! Containing compounds called indoles, cruciferous vegetables can break down estrogen and allow for more efficient metabolism. This can help keep you hormones balanced and improve your gut and liver health too! In general, eating a variety of vegetables can help diversify your gut microbiome and thus reduce PMS symptoms such as bloating, cramps, or constipation. All greens are superfoods that can do wonders to your body!
Kaely McDevitt
(Nutritionist, MS, RD, LD) is a highly skilled Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and exercise physiology. She owns a private practice specializing in hormone and digestive issues. With her integrative and functional nutrition approach, she is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature, and to community.
As an advisor at Hormone University, Kaely brings invaluable expertise and guidance. Her background in food science, coupled with her comprehensive understanding of integrative nutrition, enables her to provide insights and stay up-to-date with the latest research in the field. Kaely’s commitment to empowering others and her dedication to their well-being make her an indispensable asset to the Hormone University community.
