Hormones have a far-reaching effect on our health, with chemical messengers such as oestrogen and progesterone able to affect our physical and mental wellbeing, while imbalances can lead to insulin resistance, depression and anxiety.
However, there are ways you can counter this, says nutritionist Pauline Cox (above), the founder of health food shop Sow & Arrow. “Blood sugar level spikes disrupt our hormones,” she tells . “The food choices you make on a daily basis have a huge impact.”