Monthly Archives: January 2025

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Chocolate Therapy: How dark chocolate benefits your health and hormones.

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Dark chocolate is one of my favorite foods ever! Its one of my favorite parts of my day. If you are a client of mine or have been a follower, you already probably know this, and you know that I highly recommend (OK push) my clients to have dark chocolate daily because its abundance of benefits including; adrenal and hormone support, gut and microbiome support, heart and brain health, and of course it tastes delicious!

So lets look at some of the benefits of dark chocolate and how it can help hormones. If your not convinced that you need dark chocolate in your days after this, then I can’t help you. 😉

Benefits;

  1. Rich in Antioxidants: Dark chocolate, especially those with higher cocoa content (70% or more), is packed with antioxidants, which help fight off free radicals in the body. This can help protect your cells from damage and reduce inflammation. A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the polyphenols in dark chocolate, particularly flavonoids, have strong antioxidant properties that can help protect cells from oxidative stress (Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2008).

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How does fiber help with hormones?

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Does fiber help with hormones? Well the answer is YES! But how? And how much fiber do you need? The answers are below along with 2 of my favorite recipes including macros. ↓

First off, I think most of us can agree that we under eat fiber. Between protein and fiber, these are the two most under appreciated food types when it comes to hormone health and even rebalancing hormones. Fiber itself plays a significant role in supporting hormone balance by influencing the metabolism, regulation, and elimination of hormones in the body.

Here’s how fiber helps with hormones:

1. Supports Estrogen Balance

• Eliminates Excess Estrogen: Fiber binds to estrogen in the digestive tract, particularly in the form of conjugated estrogens excreted by the liver. This prevents the reabsorption of estrogen back into the bloodstream and promotes elimination through the stool.

• Reduces Estrogen Dominance: By aiding in the elimination of excess estrogen, fiber helps prevent conditions associated with high estrogen levels, such as PMS, heavy periods, and estrogen-dominant conditions like endometriosis and certain types of breast cancer.

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Is “Peach Fuzz” facial hair a sign of high Androgens?

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This came up in conversation recently and thought “hmmm this is interesting, I have always wondered about peach fuzz and I bet others have too”. So here we are, I hope you find this interesting.

What is “Peach Fuzz”?

Peach fuzz refers to the soft, fine, and short hair that grows on the skin, particularly on the face, and resembles the fuzz found on the skin of a peach. It’s most commonly seen in adolescents and young adults, and while it can occur on various areas of the body, it is most noticeable on the cheeks, upper lip, chin, and forehead. Peach fuzz is typically lighter and thinner than coarser body hair and is often barely noticeable, but it can sometimes become more apparent with certain lighting or close-up observation.

What are “Androgens”?

Androgens are a group of hormones that play a key role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, but they are present in both males and females. They are often referred to as “male hormones,” though they are essential for both sexes. But how do they influence peach fuzz or facial hair??

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