Food talks to your hormones—every meal sends a message. In this episode of Vital Voices, host Alexis Burrows sits down with Registered Dietitian Shanishka Cambridge (Oaktree Medical Center) to break down how nutrition shapes insulin, cortisol, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones—and what to eat (and limit) to feel and perform your best.
What you’ll learn:
- How diet influences hormone balance (blood sugar, fiber, fats, micronutrients, microbiome)
- Men vs. women: key nutritional differences across life stages
- Foods that support hormones (omega-3s, crucifers, fermented foods, protein) and those that disrupt them (ultra-processed, excess sugar, trans fats, heavy alcohol)
- Everyday endocrine disruptors in food/packaging—and simple swaps
- Reproductive health nutrition: cycle support, PCOS, fertility, testosterone & sperm quality
- How stress, sleep, hydration, meal timing, and portion sizes change the food–hormone equation
- A realistic, hormone-steady day of eating and smart grocery staples
Why watch
If you’ve wondered how to balance hormones naturally, boost energy, reduce cravings, improve PMS/PMDD symptoms, support thyroid health, or optimize metabolism—this conversation gives you clear, evidence-informed steps you can start today.
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