“For better hormone health, eat foods rich in omega-3’s such as wild fatty fish, walnuts, chia, hemp, and flax. Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage are loaded with nutrients, fiber, and anti-inflammatory agents that can help regulate estrogen levels.”

“How much protein you require depends on your age, weight, health status, physical activity, medications, and other factors. It is important to take in the appropriate amount of protein for your needs.”

“Age, poor diet, restrictive eating, nutrient deficiencies, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, and environmental toxins negatively impact your hormone regulation.”

“When you don’t eat enough food, everything slows down. Your metabolism doesn’t function as well, and you burn fewer calories at rest. It does this by slowing down your heart rate, reducing your blood pressure, slowing down digestion, and even reducing blood flow and circulation. You may experience low blood sugar, fatigue, brain fog, poor wound healing and bruising, problems with hair, skin, nails, and in extreme cases, bone density issues.”

“Disordered eating extends beyond anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. Things like binging and yoyo dieting, routinely skipping meals, obsessively limiting calorie intake, being preoccupied with clean eating, and abusing laxatives are all maladaptive eating behaviors that get in the way of better health.”

“GLP-1 injections may help you lose weight short-term, but because there is muscle loss, it can be problematic for metabolism in the long term. Muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat. More muscle leads to a higher metabolic rate, and holds your bones in place. Your bone health can be compromised, putting you at higher risk for fractures.”

“The gut-brain connection controls how you feel. Your gut health affects how well your body responds to stress. About 90% of your serotonin is produced in the gut. Stress triggers many digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.”

“Exercise increases hormone receptiveness. Physical activity makes your cells more insulin sensitive. Insulin is the shuttle to get the sugar from your blood into your cells where it can be used for energy."

“We can all Google nutrition information. But, having knowledge doesn’t necessarily help you understand what's going on in your body. A dietitian helps you apply the information in a way that works for your body, personality, and lifestyle.”