Food profoundly influences your hormones more than most realize. Renowned coach Marjolein Dubbers delves into this in her book Nutrition & Hormones, offering science-backed tips and recipes to restore balance and vitality.
- What every woman should know about nutrition and hormones
2020: "First, hormones significantly impact your vitality, health, and appearance—and they play a key role in weight management. Second, you can powerfully influence your hormones through diet. Understanding hormone function and how to balance them equips you with tools for a vibrant, energetic, and healthy life."
- How can you achieve this? "Through my Nutritional Compass, I guide you to tailor your diet to your unique hormones while learning to tune into your body's signals. While one person thrives on apples, another may not. General principles include minimizing sugar, dairy, and gluten—common irritants to the gut lining. Prioritize abundant vegetables, herbs, sprouts, and healthy fats."
- Signs you're eating the 'wrong' foods? "When your diet aligns, you'll notice: waking refreshed, energized, and radiant. If not—regardless of age—there's room to optimize. Beyond nutrition, prioritize daily daylight, regular movement, ample sleep, stress reduction, fulfilling work, and strong relationships for hormone health."
- Your experience with dietary changes? "I transformed my diet during burnout. Initially, mental clarity returned—fog lifted, concentration sharpened, depressive episodes faded, and sleep improved. After three months, physical energy surged. My skin glowed, hair and nails strengthened, and my eyes sparkled. At 61, I enjoy peak energy and unprecedented activity levels."
- Quick dietary tweaks for hormone balance? "Sugar disrupts hormones most. Eliminate sugary drinks, premade smoothies, fruit juices, diet sodas, and alcohol. Swap for water, herbal teas, and up to two daily coffees. This one-week shift reveals food's dramatic impact—miraculous changes often unfold swiftly!"
Text by MARA RUIJTER | Images courtesy of Getty Images
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