Written by: Deepa
27 July 2025
Want hormone harmony? Learn which common foods disrupt hormones like insulin, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone, and why avoiding these foods matters.
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The food industry is flooded with ultra-processed foods including highly processed snacks, which often contain trans fats, sodium, preservatives, & additives that impair insulin signaling & hormone function.
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White bread, pastries and sugary drinks stimulate large blood sugar spikes and the development of insulin resistance, disrupting leptin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones.
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Excessive caffeine consumption increases cortisol (our stress hormone), affecting sleep, sex hormones, mood and metabolic function—especially in people sensitive to caffeine.
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Alcohol use disrupts estrogen-progesterone balance, disrupts liver detoxification, disrupts cortisol regulation, and may add to hormonal dysregulation over time.
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Non-organic dairy products, may contain phytoestrogens, or bovine hormones (estrogen/progesterone) that can interfere/distract normal hormone regulation in your body.
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Opt for whole foods: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, legumes, fatty fish, nuts, seeds, added probiotics in dairy or fermented foods to fuel your hormones.
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Instead of processed food, eat whole or nutrient dense foods, fuel gut health and pay close attention to other habits like sleeping and managing stress to help insulin, cortisol, estrogen and testosterone function in a healthy manner.
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