Science has caught up with what we at Laughing Sage Wellness have been teaching our clients for years. Finally scientists have uncovered just why eating whole grains is so good for women.
Here are just some of the reasons why we think you should be getting in some whole grain foods like brown rice, barley, steel-cut oatmeal, kasha, millet, quinoa, even sprouted grain bread if you are in a pinch:
whole grains balance blood sugar
Because whole grains contain fiber and all aspects of the original seed of the grain they are broken down by the body more slowly. This slower digestion does not spike the system with glucose like the consumption of processed carbohydrates, leaving a more steady supply of energy.
whole grains stabilize mood
By assisting in blood sugar balance and serotonin production, whole grain foods play an important role in having stable, consistent moods and energy
whole grains help process excess estrogen from the body
The fiber contained in abundance in whole grains helps to process hormones out of the body. This is particularly of note for women suffering from hormonal imbalances as this higher fiber content helps to take care of estrogen-dominant conditions.
whole grains are a great source of micronutrients
Whole grains are particularly noted for containing beneficial amounts of B vitamins, zinc, iron, and copper among others.
whole grains can help you slim down
As shown in this latest discovery on carbohydrates containing resistant starch, like brown rice, some can directly help you keep slim.
Click here to read on about resistant starch in this Prevention Magazine article.
If you need help with re-balancing your hormones, stabilizing your mood, or balancing blood sugar give us a call today at 212.581.0001.
We can get you started on the path toward hormonal health.
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