Hormonal imbalances can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable, and unlike yourself. Whether it’s persistent fatigue, irregular periods, stubborn weight gain, or mood swings, many people—especially women—are searching for natural solutions.
At Livingspring Wellbeing, your trusted Aberdeen nutritionist, we specialise in using food as medicine to balance hormones naturally and vitality. As a functional nutritionist, I help clients uncover the root causes of hormone-related symptoms using advanced testing and tailored nutritional therapy.
Why Hormonal Balance Matters For Women
Hormones play a crucial role in nearly every aspect of health, from energy and sleep to metabolism, fertility, and mood. Yet, many women experience symptoms related to hormone dysregulation and are unaware that food can make a significant difference.
Some of the most common triggers for hormone imbalances include:
– Poor diet and nutrient insufficiencies
– Chronic stress
– Blood sugar dysregulation
– Environmental toxins
– Lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep
We support women navigating stress, hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, PCOS, or thyroid dysfunction, offering nutritional therapy tailored to women’s health.
Food-based interventions offer a powerful, side-effect-free way to rebalance your system naturally.
Natural Ways to Balance Hormones With Food
Let’s explore how specific foods and dietary strategies support hormone health. These approaches are science-backed and frequently form part of the plans we create for clients at Livingspring Wellbeing.
1. Prioritise Blood Sugar Balance
Unstable blood sugar is one of the biggest disruptors of hormone health. It can raise cortisol and insulin, both of which contribute to oestrogen dominance and inflammation.
Tips:
Include whole foods like oats, sweet potatoes, and lentils.
Eat balanced meals with protein, fat, and fibre.
Avoid skipping meals or relying on caffeine and sugar for energy.
2. Support Gut Health
A healthy gut helps to regulate oestrogen levels and metabolise hormones efficiently.
Tips:
Consider adding flaxseeds to support oestrogen clearance.
Include fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, and kimchi.
Eat a variety of colourful vegetables to boost prebiotic fibre.
3. Eat More Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts contain compounds that support oestrogen metabolism in the liver.
Tip: Aim for at least one serving daily to aid natural detoxification.
4. Include Healthy Fats
Hormones are made from fat, so healthy fats are essential for hormone production.
Tips:
Don’t fear cholesterol from eggs and oily fish—it’s a building block for hormones.
Add avocados, nuts, seeds, and extra virgin olive oil to your diet.
5. Address Nutrient Insufficiencies
It is common to see women with low levels of zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and B vitamins—all vital for hormone production and regulation.
Tip: Consider working with a practitioner for personalised testing and recommendations.
Common Questions About Hormonal Balance Through Nutrition
How Livingspring Wellbeing’s Nutritional Therapy Helps You Restore Hormonal Balance
At Livingspring Wellbeing, we specialise in helping clients identify the root causes of hormonal symptoms using:
– Functional testing
– Nutrigenetic testing
– Personalised meal and lifestyle plans
– One-to-one support from an experienced nutritionist
Whether you’re dealing with perimenopause, thyroid issues, or PCOS, our evidence-based approach combines science with practical food strategies tailored to your body.
Explore our Hormone & Thyroid Health and Women’s Health services for more.