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amount and quality of carbohydrate consumed. Actually, insulin is a product in
response to high amount of glucose in blood stream. This insulin relates to a series
of chemical problems on other hormones [7]. The balance in blood glucose level is
the best way of attaining hormonal balance. The best way to maintain balance
in Blood sugar can be attained by controlling the type and amount of carbohydrate
consumption. Good carbohydrates are complex like whole wheat flour, oats, barley,
and brown rice. Fruits with fiber are also loaded with lots of phytonutrients and antioxidants. Green leafy vegetables are loaded with minerals and fiber, are good for
thyroid gland functions. Fiber controls blood sugar and normalizes insulin secretions in normal range [3].
Protein for Hormone Production
Eating good quality of protein provides amino acids for hormone production. Insulin
and growth hormone production directly depends on protein quality. Animal sources
include eggs, chicken, mutton, beef, fish, and Turkey. Plant sources including beans,
lentils, seeds, and legumes, are also good for proper hormone production (Fig. 24.3).
Some proteins have adaptogenic effect. Lentils and wild trout are good examples of
adaptogenic proteins [8].
Fig. 24.3 Dietary sources of proteins
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amount and quality of carbohydrate consumed. Actually, insulin is a product in
response to high amount of glucose in blood stream. This insulin relates to a series
of chemical problems on other hormones [7]. The balance in blood glucose level is
the best way of attaining hormonal balance. The best way to maintain balance
in Blood sugar can be attained by controlling the type and amount of carbohydrate
consumption. Good carbohydrates are complex like whole wheat flour, oats, barley,
and brown rice. Fruits with fiber are also loaded with lots of phytonutrients and antioxidants. Green leafy vegetables are loaded with minerals and fiber, are good for
thyroid gland functions. Fiber controls blood sugar and normalizes insulin secretions in normal range [3].
Protein for Hormone Production
Eating good quality of protein provides amino acids for hormone production. Insulin
and growth hormone production directly depends on protein quality. Animal sources
include eggs, chicken, mutton, beef, fish, and Turkey. Plant sources including beans,
lentils, seeds, and legumes, are also good for proper hormone production (Fig. 24.3).
Some proteins have adaptogenic effect. Lentils and wild trout are good examples of
adaptogenic proteins [8].
Fig. 24.3 Dietary sources of proteins
24 Hormone Harmony in Metabolic Disorders