Healthy Hormone Weight Loss Snacking
One of the cornerstones of hormone health is blood sugar control. By balancing your fat, fiber and protein with your snacks, you will keep your energy levels high and keep your hormones in balance. This will rev up your metabolism and keep you feeling amazing all day!
The trick is eating regularly with the right amounts of your macronutrients:Protein, Fat, Fiber
For healthy hormone snacks,have at least 2 of the 3 macronutrients below!
Carbohydrates (fiber)
When I say carbs, your first thought is probably bread and pasta... unfortunately these processed grains react similarly to sugar in your body, sending your blood sugar and hormones all over the place. The advise is ,you to stick to fruits, veggies, and some whole grains in your snacks. Fiber helps to feed your good gut bacteria, which is essential for proper hormones detoxication.
Fats
Fat has gotten such a bad rap! Fats are great in combo with protein and fiber and do a great job evening out your blood sugar and helping with hormone balance. Healthy Fats are also REQUIRED for making hormones! That is, as long as it is unprocessed fat. Stay away from any sort of processed foods that may contain trans fats, which are literally the worst thing for your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. Did you know trans fats are illegal in most other countries? WHOA! Stay away from anything on the ingredients that says “hydrogenated”, which indicates the food has trans fats.
Protein
Protein is the third part of the trio towards blood sugar and hormone control. Protein enables us to stay full while keeping our blood sugar in check. Did you know that protein actually helps to reduce your hunger hormone, Ghrelin?! This is why it’s recommended having some form of protein in your snacks for Healthy Hormone Weight Loss. Please stay away from processed meats - these have nitrates that can increase your risk of cancer and heart disease !!
Some Healthy Hormone balancing snack ideas💡
1. Figs stuffed with goat cheese
2. Kind bar with < 5g of sugar
3. 2 squares dark chocolate + almonds
4. Trail mix with nuts & dried fruit
5. Baby carrots and hummus
6. Celery & peanut butter
7. Full fat Greek yogurt with blueberries
8. Avocado toast + 1 egg
9. Chia seed pudding made with coconut milk
10. Egg salad & cucumbers
11. Full fat cottage cheese + sliced tomato
12. 2 hard boiled eggs and a handful of berries
13. Sliced apple & peanut butter
14. Rice cakes & nut butter
15. Any raw veggies & guacamole
16. 1 square dark chocolate & berries
17. String cheese & fruit
18. 1 cup bone broth
19. Sliced bell pepper & hummus
20. Dates stuffed with almonds
21. protein shake
22. Sliced tofu & grapes
23. Dark chocolate chips & raspberries
24. Black bean dip & cucumbers
25. Roasted pumpkin seeds + kiwi
26. Mashed avocado + chicken slices
27. pistachios
28. Raw broccoli & ranch dressing
29. Tuna packed in olive oil + cucumbers
30. Pistachios + grapes
31. Simple mills crackers + almond butter
32. 1 slice whole Wheat bread + peanut butter topped w/ sliced strawberries & flaxseeds
34. Oats tortilla chips + salsa
35. Cherry tomatoes + tuna + avocado mayo
36. Homemade energy balls
37. Pumpkin seed butter + dried apricots
38. Coconut chips + epic bar
39. Gluten (low-sugar) free cereal + chia/flaxseeds + non-dairy milk
40. Hardboiled egg + red pepper strips
41. Olives
42. Kale chips + cashews
43. Turkey + dairy free cheese roll
45. Coconut yogurt (unsweetened) + grain free granola
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