How What You Eat Affects Your Hormones

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, sending signals to the major systems of the body that help it to function. If your hormones get out of sync, then the major systems of your body can suffer, creating health problems that you might not even recognize. One of the ways that your hormones can get off track is through poor nutrition. What you eat affects all aspects of your health. If you eat a diet that is high in sugar, you may already know that it can cause diseases such as cardiovascular ailments as well as type 2 diabetes and other issues. It is less well known that a poor diet can also cause hormonal disruption. Hormonal disruption can lead to problems with your metabolism, trouble sleeping, mood swings, and other issues. The first step to getting both your hormones and your health back on track is by learning how to improve your diet. Read more…