Estrogen dominance is a hormonal imbalance that affects many women, often without them realizing it. Symptoms can range from painful periods, mood swings, and fibroids to more serious concerns like breast cancer and thyroid issues. In Episode 4 of the Restorative Nourishment Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Magdalena Wszelaki, a hormone health expert and author of Overcoming Estrogen Dominance and Cooking for Hormone Balance. She shared her personal journey with estrogen-related health struggles and the crucial role diet plays in restoring balance.
One of the biggest culprits behind estrogen dominance is poor estrogen metabolism, which is heavily influenced by gut and liver health. When these systems are compromised—due to an inflammatory diet, processed foods, or environmental toxins—proper estrogen metabolism can become imbalanced, leading to unwanted symptoms. Magdalena emphasizes the importance of nutrient-dense, whole foods, particularly cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and radishes, which support estrogen metabolism. She also highlights the need to do an elimination diet, removing dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, corn, and sugar to reduce inflammation and support hormone balance.
Full Blog Post: https://nourishingmeals.com/2025/03/episode-4-healing-estrogen-dominance-through-diet-and-detox-support-magdalena-wszelaki
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