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Menopause, Stress, and Beans: A Surprise Superfood for Hormone Balance with Karen Hurd | EP 395
Season 1
Episode 395
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
Curious about the surprising health benefits of beans and how they can revolutionise your hormone balance? In this eye-opening episode, biochemist and nutritionist Karen Hurd shares her incredible journey from chemical warfare expert to ‘the bean’ advocate. Discover how soluble fibre can be a game-changer for detoxification, hormone regulation, and overall health.
Key points discussed:
- Karen's personal story of using beans to save her daughter from organophosphate poisoning
- The science behind enterohepatic recirculation and how soluble fibre breaks the cycle
- Why beans are the richest source of soluble fibre and how they bind to fat-soluble waste
- The connection between hormone recycling and digestive issues like gas and bloating
- How beans can help manage stress and anxiety by regulating adrenaline levels
- The impact of modern lifestyles and processed foods on our ability to handle stress
- The crucial role of adrenal glands in menopausal hormone production
- Why protein is essential for healing adrenal glands during menopause
- The simplicity of reintroducing beans into our diets for better health
- The destructive effects of sugar consumption and the importance of eliminating it
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