It’s National Peach Month!
Did you know these delicious fuzzy fruits can work wonders for your hormonal balance? Peaches are rich in essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber and offer fantastic benefits to support your hormonal well-being.
Here’s how each prominent component in peaches helps benefit our bodies:
Vitamin C: This powerful antioxidant helps combat oxidative stress, which can disrupt hormonal function. By neutralizing harmful free radicals, vitamin C supports a healthy endocrine system.
Potassium: Peaches are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral essential for maintaining proper hormone secretion and nerve transmission. Keeping potassium levels in check contributes to balanced hormone levels.
Dietary Fiber: A diet rich in fiber can aid in the elimination of excess hormones, promoting hormonal harmony. Peaches’ fiber content also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of insulin fluctuations.
Make sure to add this sweet treat to your diet, and give your hormones the love they deserve! (After consulting with your primary care physician, of course!).
If you have any questions about hormonal health, naturopathic approaches to medicinal care, or our services in general; please feel free to reach out to contact@drerikahorowitz.com to schedule a consultation.
Be well!
Dr. Horowitz and Team