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Your Hormone Cheat Sheet
September 11, 2025
Your main hormones, when they peak and dip, and how to support them.
ESTROGEN – THE “GLOW” HORMONE
What it Does |
Boosts mood, skin glow, energy, and libido. |
High / Low |
Ovulation / Period |
Food Supports |
Leafy greens, colourful veggies, flaxseed, soy, sunshine. |
Watch Out |
Low estrogen? Feeling like a soggy sponge, dry skin, or zero libido. |
Mini Tip |
Feeling meh? Snack on berries and go for a walk—science says yes. |
Best Products |
Collagen Beauty |
PROGESTERONE – THE CALMING HORMONE
What it Does |
Calms your mood, supports sleep, keeps PMS chaos in check. |
High / Low |
Period & Follicular. |
Food Hacks |
Spinach, almonds, herbal teas, protein + complex carbs. |
Watch Out |
Low progesterone? PMS, irritability, bloating, or the urge to nap forever. |
Mini Tip |
Chocolate counts, just make it dark for a magnesium boost. |
Best Products |
Collagen Hot Chocolate |
TESTOSTERONE – THE ENERGY HORMONE
What it Does |
Libido, motivation, muscle tone. Basically, your “I got this” vibe. |
High / Low |
Period |
Support With |
Avocado, olive oil, sleep, stress management. |
Watch Out |
Low testosterone? Low motivation, meh libido, and muscles waving goodbye. |
Mini Tip |
Hit the weights, your hormones will thank you. |
Best Products |
Clean Protein or Super Greens + Reds. |
CORTISOL - THE STRESS BOSS
What it Does |
Gives energy when you need it, but too much = mood swings, cravings, belly fat. |
High / Low |
Chronic stress spikes / Nighttime dip. |
Support With |
Morning sunlight, gentle movement, meditation, limit sugar/caffeine spikes. |
Watch Out |
Anxiety, lack of sleep, unexplainable cravings, belly fat. |
Mini Tip |
Deep breaths > doom scrolling. Every time. |
Best Products |
Bone Broth or Collagen Matcha Latte. |
