For today’s Everyday Detox tip for Hormone Balance, I’m going to share my top 7 veggies to help your liver detoxify from estrogen more efficiently and I’ll explain who really needs to do this the most.
And if you’re worried I’m going to tell you to buy some foods you’ve never heard of – I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised because they are all pretty common veggies, and hopefully, with giving you 7 options, you can find one that you enjoy.
To help support liver detoxification of estrogen on a daily basis, we want to choose veggies from the Cruciferous (or cabbage) family. This family of vegetables contains lots of healthy nutrients including antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, minerals and a compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C). I3C has been shown to help the liver detoxify estrogen into its less harmful breakdown product.
My top 7 Cruciferous veggie picks
(in alphabetical order because I don’t want to play favourites – I really love them all!:
- Arugula (also known as rocket lettuce)
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
Not sure how to enjoy them?
- Bok choy, broccoli & cauliflower go great in stir-fries.
- Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts can be super tasty.
- I love to use arugula, kale & cabbage in salads – they each hold up well in easy-to-pack mason jar salads.
How do you know if you might need help detoxifying from estrogen?
Many people suffer from symptoms related to estrogen dominance (too much estrogen compared to the amount of progesterone in the body) including:
- Heavy periods
- Long periods
- Painful periods
- Irregular periods (don’t know when to expect them!)
- Infrequent ovulation
Estrogen dominance is also related to any conditions for which these can be symptoms of, including:
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- PCOS – polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Fertility concerns, difficulty trying to conceive
- Perimenopause
If you want to learn additional & personalized natural ways to help detoxify from estrogen and improve any of the conditions above, then click here.
I’ll see you next week for our final Everyday Detox tip!
Take care until then!
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