5 Foods That Wreck Your Hormones (and What to Eat Instead)

Here’s the thing: your hormones are divas. They demand balance, the right nutrients, and a little TLC. But some of the foods you’re eating every day might actually be wrecking them — leaving you bloated, moody, tired, or struggling with PMS.

Before you panic, here’s the good news: you don’t have to live on kale and sadness. You just need to know which foods to swhttp://production.Eatap so your hormones stay in harmony.

1. Processed Seed Oils → Swap for Olive Oil & Avocado

Canola, sunflower, soybean oils — these highly processed oils cause inflammation and can throw off your hormone production.

Eat this instead: Extra virgin olive oil, avocado, or coconut oil. Anti-inflammatory, nourishing, and actually support hormone health.

2. Refined Sugar → Swap for Raw Honey or Fruit

Sugar spikes your insulin, which sets off a chain reaction with cortisol and estrogen. It’s the fastest way to feel like a cranky gremlin.

Eat this instead: Raw honey, dates, or berries. They satisfy your sweet tooth while delivering fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

3. Conventional Dairy → Swap for Organic or Plant-Based Options

Not all dairy is the devil, but conventional dairy is often loaded with hormones and antibiotics that disrupt your own.

Eat this instead: Organic dairy (like Greek yoghurt) or hormone-friendly alternatives like coconut yoghurt or nut milks.

4. Processed “Diet” Foods → Swap for Whole Foods

Low-fat yoghurts, “sugar-free” snacks, and artificial sweeteners look healthy but are full of chemicals that confuse your body.

Eat this instead: Real food with real ingredients. Full-fat yoghurt, nuts, seeds, and actual whole foods keep your hormones calm.

5. Alcohol → Swap for Mocktails or Herbal Elixirs

Hate me for this one, but alcohol is a hormone wrecker — it messes with your liver, your blood sugar, and your sleep.

Drink this instead: Herbal teas, kombucha, or one of my cycle-syncing mocktails (recipes in my guides 👀). You’ll wake up with energy, not regret.

Want the full list of hormone-healing swaps and recipes? Head to my Stan Store, where you’ll find all my eBooks — from hormone-balancing guides to detox resets — ready to help you feel like yourself again.

3 Pro Tips

1. Crowd out, don’t cut out – Add in hormone-supportive foods so the harmful ones naturally take a backseat.

2. Cycle-sync your swaps – Different phases of your cycle need different foods; learning this is a game-changer.

3. Start with one change – Don’t overhaul your whole diet overnight; pick one swap and stick to it until it’s second nature.

If you’re serious about balancing your hormones through food, my Harmonize Your Hormones eBook gives you the roadmap — with recipes, swaps, and hacks tailored to your cycle.