Sarah Grace, MS, RD

dietitian + mama of 2. functional health for pregnancy prep - motherhood. IG: @sarahgracemeck

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

What does washing your hair and balancing your hormones have in common?

You’re probably avoiding it.

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Did you know the same hormone balancing process can be used to:
1) fix period issues
2) rid symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia & mood swings
3) support your fertility to get pregnant & your postpartum journey
4) ditch the acne, hairloss, low libido, inability to lose weight

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Did you know that the supplement NAC (N-acetylcysteine) has the potential to improve both female and male fertility?

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Let’s chat PCOS:
•One of the root causes of PCOS is inflammation.
•Hormonal birth control is often prescribed as the “only solution” for PCOS.
•Hormonal birth control causes inflammation according to studies.

Make it make sense.

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4) Your SKIN: rids toxins and waste by sweating

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

No, you don’t need a detox program or a bunch of cleanse pills for optimal hormone health. You need to SUPPORT your organs that are already there to naturally detoxify your body 🙏🏻👉🏻

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

3) Your GUT/COLON: rids leftovers from digestion + waste/toxins the liver ships down to excrete (why 💩 daily is a necessity!)

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

The optimal ratio of omega 3’s (anti-inflammatory) to omega 6’s (pro-inflammatory) in our diet is anywhere from 1:1-1:4.

The typical american diet is a ratio of about 1:20.

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Detox the RIGHT way:

What people think works:
❌pills, powders, “cleanses”

What actually works:
✅lots of veggies + fiber, sweat & 💩 daily, sleep enough, hydrate well, support gut & liver through diet

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Simple formula for a hormone friendly meal? Add:
1️⃣a lean protein
2️⃣healthy fats
3️⃣a smart carb
4️⃣lots of veggies/fiber
5️⃣some boosts for flavor: ex - herbs, sea salt, spices, citrus, and other seasonings/smarter condiments

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

I don’t know who needs this reminder but you don’t need to do any crazy cleanse or detox this month to have a happy, hormone balanced 2022.

What you DO need? A sustainable, realistic, healthy lifestyle that lasts.

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

5️⃣Underrated “medication”: sun, water, fresh air, sleep, time to de-stress, good nutrition, movement, targeted supplements, positive thinking & friends

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Reminders as we head into 2022:
👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

4️⃣Just because your tests come back “normal” or your doctor writes you & your symptoms off, doesn’t mean it’s all in your head. You know your body best & know when something is off.

[Sarah Grace, MS, RD @SarahGraceFFH]

Signs of blood sugar imbalance:
-hanger
-headaches
-fatigue/afternoon crash
-irritable
-sleep issues
-dizzy/light-headed
-sugar/carb cravings

Ps: Intermittent fasting & skipping meals can lead to blood sugar imbalances.