Many women cherish hormones, while others view them as a nightmare. Understanding the rhythms of the female menstrual cycle is the key to safely and effectively managing female hormones, delivering twice the results with half the effort in anti-aging, beauty, and weight management.
"Manipulating" Women's Hormones
Estrogen: Over 30 types exist. Estrogen promotes the maturation of egg cells for conception and indirectly triggers ovulation. Additionally, the health of human skin, bones, and heart, as well as emotional well-being, all depend on estrogen.
Progesterone (Luteal Hormone): The primary hormone during the second phase of the menstrual cycle. During this stage, the uterus prepares for a potential pregnancy.
Testosterone: Although primarily a male sex hormone, women also produce small amounts. It promotes bone growth during development, increases muscle mass, and lowers blood cholesterol.
A woman's physical and mental state fluctuates throughout the 28-day menstrual cycle with hormonal peaks and troughs. Understanding these hormonal influences allows for proactive preparation, timely preventive measures, and tailored approaches to anti-aging, beauty, and weight management aligned with the cycle's hormonal patterns.
Beyond regulating these three key female hormones, maintaining a slim figure also depends on the "slimming hormone" secreted by the thyroid gland, which provides powerful momentum for metabolism and fat burning.
Thyroid function can be quickly assessed through blood tests.However, even with normal thyroid levels, deficiency may occur. This is because the "slimming hormone" it secretes can be damaged by free radicals during blood circulation. Therefore, each "slimming hormone" molecule requires protection from white blood cells armed with vitamin C to ensure it reaches the fat-burning chambers intact. Consuming vitamin C-rich fruits like kiwis or oranges twice daily thus supports "slimming hormone" secretion.
"Happiness Hormones" and "Excitement Hormones": Happiness hormones (blood-borne complex amines) promote relaxation and balanced calm. Excitement hormones (dopamine) stimulate, energize the body, and maintain vitality. Only when these two hormones remain balanced can the mind and body feel healthy and comfortable.
Methods for Maintaining Hormonal Balance
Which Hormone Diet Type Are You?
When Worried or Anxious About Something
A. Address it immediately.
B. Need several days to think it through until a solution is found.
When visiting an amusement park
A. Head straight for the roller coasters or other fast-paced rides for thrills.
B. Prefer strolling leisurely around the park.
When feeling hungry
A. Crave tasty fast food like hamburgers.
B. Indulge in sweets like a piece of chocolate.
When your life (e.g., career) changes
A. Willingly seize the opportunity to explore new horizons.
B. Struggle to abruptly alter ingrained routines and habits.
Favorite sports activities
A. Speed and endurance sports like running, weightlifting, or dumbbell exercises.
B. Long-distance walking, strolling, or swimming.
Favorite dinner and lunch foods are
A. Meat or fish dishes.
B. Desserts (like pudding or fruit ice cream)—the sweeter and creamier, the better.
Ideal breakfast is
A. Savory foods like scrambled eggs or sandwiches with sausage, ham, or bacon.
B. Bread or rolls spread with jam or honey.
Preferred vacation activities:
A. Crowded, lively places like club trips or bowling.
B. Sunbathing at the beach for relaxed rest.
Feelings of particular joy arise when:
A. Participating in group activities.
B. Meeting close friends.
Test Results
Most answers are A
"Excitement Hormone" Type. When hungry, craves tasty foods like meat, cheese, and eggs. To accelerate metabolism, eat plenty of carbohydrates to promote "excitement hormone" secretion.
"Excitement Hormone" Diet: Prioritize carbohydrates to boost metabolism. Select 6 servings of carbohydrate foods and 3 servings of protein foods daily from the list below.
＞1 slice whole-grain bread
＞4 whole-grain crackers
＞1/2 whole-grain roll
＞120g oatmeal or millet
＞120g grain-based starchy snacks
＞6 soda crackers
＞120g whole-grain pasta
＞240g unsweetened popcorn
＞1 potato
Most answers are B
"Happiness Hormone" Type.Tends to overconsume carbohydrates, sweets, and chocolate. Often feels fatigued and weak. Experiences significant blood sugar fluctuations, hindering fat burning. To stabilize blood sugar levels, increase protein intake to promote "happiness hormone" secretion.
"Happiness Hormone" Diet: Prioritize protein while reducing fat intake. Select 5 servings of protein foods and 4 servings of carbohydrate foods daily from the menu.>85g lean red meat (e.g., beef)
>85g skinless poultry (e.g., turkey or chicken)
>120g fish
>1 whole egg or 2 egg whites
>230g low-fat milk (1.5% fat)
>＞250g low-fat yogurt (1.5% fat)
＞120g cubed cheese
＞50g sliced cheese (max 30% fat)
＞30g walnuts or pumpkin seeds
＞8 teaspoons peanut butter
＞250g cooked green beans, lentils, or peas
Additionally, vegetables and fruits promote balanced metabolism, curb excessive appetite, and enhance nervous and immune system function.
Tips
Yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in lutein.They shield the body from UV rays, helping skin retain its youthful appearance. Red fruits and vegetables contain phenolic acids and flavonoids, which combat free radicals and effectively prevent premature skin aging. Green fruits and vegetables boast the vibrant hue of chlorophyll. This substance converts solar energy, infusing the body with renewed vitality.
Orange fruits and vegetables are rich in beta-carotene, a master of skin beautification.Note that consuming a small amount of fatty foods is necessary for the body to process and absorb beta-carotene. Blue fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols, which promote smooth blood flow, prevent heart and circulatory diseases, and defend against free radicals that cause aging. This article is a publisher collaboration piece. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. For book collaboration inquiries, please contact the publisher at: .