We have all heard the phrase ‘food is fuel’ – but what does that mean? A bit like a car, we need fuel in order to function. However, while cars require petrol or diesel, we require food! So, how does food affect our hormones? Food provides the nutrients we need to maintain healthy body systems, including the production, metabolism and detoxification of hormones. Therefore, if we don’t get enough of the right nutritious foods, our hormone balance can suffer. Why Does Food Have Such A Big Impact On Hormones? There are around 200 different hormones in the human body. These are chemical messengers that control a number of systems, such as our metabolism , the immune system, menstrual cycle and reproduction. Consuming certain foods can provide the nutrients that we need in order to facilitate the production of hormones. How Does Food Affect Hormones? An Important Example Steroid hormones – including testosterone , estrogen and progesterone – contribute to the normal function of all of t...
Ingredients
- 4 organic Idaho baking potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅓ teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 ˚F. Peel and cut like French fries.
- In a large bowl, add potatoes and sprinkle with oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well coated. Place potatoes on cookie sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Turn with a spatula after 25 minutes.
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