Hormone-Healthy Eating with Dr. Alan Christianson - Ep. 51

<p>Hormonal imbalance can throw us for a loop! And the symptoms of hormonal imbalance overlap with many thyroid-related symptoms-- the thyroid is part of our hormonal system, after all! So, how can we support our hormonal balance and help address common hormone-related symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and excess weight...with FOOD? That's what we're going to discuss in this episode with my special guest, Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid care, so we’re talking to someone who is very much a thyroid specialist today.&nbsp;</span>He's also a New York Times bestselling author of <em>The Thyroid Reset Diet</em>, <em>The Metabolism Reset Diet</em>, and his most recent title, <em>The Hormone Healing Cookbook.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Christianson has been featured in countless media appearances, including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is also the founding president of the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I've interviewed Dr. C several times, and I always learn something surprising and new from him. Plus, it's always fun to talk to a fellow cook and food lover. His recipes are gorgeous and absolutely mouthwatering.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode we'll discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. C's personal journey that inspired him to become a doctor and author</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The most common hormone-related symptoms</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to eat for hormone health</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of protein</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Superstar foods for hormonal balance</span></li> <li>Dr. C's surprising discoveries about soy for thyroid patients</li> <li>Our favorite cooking techniques for making real food recipes, r