Your Hormones Are Like a Car Engine—Are You Using the Right Fuel?
Imagine your hormones as the engine of a high-performance car. When you give it the right fuel, it hums along smoothly, delivering energy, balance, and vitality. But if you’re constantly filling it with sugar, caffeine, and processed snacks? Well, let’s just say that engine isn’t going to run at its best. Instead, you’ll feel sluggish, bloated, and running on fumes.

Why Fueling Your Hormones Matters
Hormones control everything from your mood and energy levels to your metabolism and menstrual cycle. When your blood sugar is unstable, it sends your hormones into chaos. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, women with unstable blood sugar levels are more likely to experience PMS, intense cravings, and fatigue due to hormonal fluctuations.

So, how do you keep your hormones running like a well-oiled machine? It’s all about the right fuel.

✅ Healthy Fats for Stable Energy
Fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts are essential for hormone production. They provide a steady source of energy and help regulate blood sugar. Without enough healthy fats, your body struggles to produce key hormones like estrogen and progesterone, leading to mood swings and irregular cycles.

🍳 Protein to Support Hormone Production
Protein isn’t just for muscle building—it’s a key player in hormone balance. Lean proteins like eggs, chicken, and fish supply amino acids that are the building blocks of your hormones. When your body gets enough protein, it helps balance blood sugar, reduce sugar cravings, and stabilize mood.

🥦 Fiber to Keep Digestion & Estrogen Detox on Track
Fiber-rich foods like veggies, legumes, and flaxseeds play a huge role in hormone health. They support digestion and help your body eliminate excess estrogen, preventing it from building up and throwing your cycle off track. Plus, fiber keeps your gut happy—an essential factor in overall hormone balance.

Ready to Fuel Your Body the Right Way?
If you’re tired of feeling drained and dealing with mood swings, it’s time to start giving your body the right fuel. Small changes in your diet can make a huge difference in how your hormones function.

💬 Click here to get some easy, hormone-friendly recipes to get you started!

By making these simple swaps, you’ll not only balance your hormones but also feel more energized, focused, and in control of your body. It’s time to stop running on empty and start thriving. 🚗✨

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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