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Plants have the power to help restore your health\u2014as long as you know how to use them! And thankfully, my friend Dr. Alan Christianson is back on the podcast to tell us exactly how to take advantage of nature\u2019s wisdom to help restore hormonal balance.\xa0

We kick off the episode by busting the myth that plants are a food to fear. On the contrary, Dr. Alan posits that thanks to a \u201cfull on arms race\u201d in the plant kingdom, your body simply can\u2019t operate at its full capacity without them. And in his new book, The Hormone Healing Cookbook, you\u2019re going to learn exactly how to foster that connection.

I chat with Dr. Alan about how he scoured the latest research to find ways that plants can promote hormone balance naturally, helping with symptoms ranging from insomnia to hot flashes to weight gain. As a lazy chef myself, I\u2019m thrilled to report that he uncovered the ways humble, easy-to-use ingredients like oats, onions, figs, and beets can improve your health. (I\u2019ll admit there\u2019s one recipe that wouldn\u2019t be my personal fave, but tune in to see if it\u2019s your new go-to!)\xa0

He also shares a carb rule of thumb that will make it easier for you to make smart diet choices, and a totally free quiz that highlights the hormonal imbalances his recipes may help minimize. No matter the topic, Dr. Alan always has fascinating yet accessible info to provide\u2014and this episode is no exception.\xa0

Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/foodquiz\xa0

Learn more about Dr. Alan Christianson here: https://www.drchristianson.com

The Hormone Healing Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3qieVeY

Episode 219: How to Lose Weight With Thyroid Disease With Dr. Alan Christianson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/thyroid-disease-dr-christianson-219/\xa0

Episode 242: What About Iodine and Breast Health? With Dr. Alan Christianson: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/what-about-iodine-and-breast-health-ep-242/

Study: Rosemary\u2019s positive impact on cognitive function: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21877951/

Study: Beets improve aerobic function: https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5295087/

Study: Effect of Oat \u03b2-Glucan on Affective and Physical Feeling States in Healthy Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34062937/

Study: The effect of onions on visceral fat: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31905615/

Study: Eating umami flavors to curb appetite: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6098010/

Dr. Alan Christianson talks about developing every single recipe in his book\u2013and he delivers the apron picture he promised here: https://jjv.s3.amazonaws.com/Podcast/Dr+Alan+Christianson.jpg\xa0

Get Dr. Alan\u2019s Free Hormone Symptom Quiz - Learn which hormones likely cause symptoms and which foods can help :
https://jjv.s3.amazonaws.com/Podcast/Dr+Alan+Christianson+Hormone+Healing+Cookbook+Quiz.pdf