09/07/2026
When your internal thermostat is more sensitive, how can you support your body so it has less to deal with?
Last night I posted about struggling with the heat especially if you're peri/menopausal. This is something I've been finding difficult in recent weeks - overheating more easily than usual especially if I'm doing something active, and then struggling to cool down. If you've ever seen me post exercise you know I get a proper tomato face but this is on a different level!
Here are 3 of my favourite heatwave-friendly hormone balancing food ideas that may help:
1. A cooling protein bowl
Try: salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, chickpeas, tofu, salmon, prawns or boiled eggs, with olive oil and lemon dressing.
This gives you protein, fibre, fluid-rich vegetables and healthy fats without needing a hot, heavy meal.
2. Overnight oats or chia pudding
Try: oats or chia seeds with soya milk, berries, ground flaxseed, cinnamon and a spoonful of yoghurt.
This can be helpful in the evening or for breakfast if poor sleep leaves you reaching for caffeine and sugar the next day.
3. A simple smoothie with staying power
Try: frozen berries, spinach, soya milk, Greek-style yoghurt or silken tofu, ground flaxseed and a spoonful of nut butter.
The key is not just fruit on its own. Add protein and healthy fats so it supports blood sugar rather than giving you a quick spike and crash.
And don’t forget hydration.
If you’re sweating more than usual, water matters but so do minerals. Include water-rich foods, salt your meals normally with natural salt, and consider electrolytes if you’re sweating heavily or feeling headachey, weak or washed out.
If you'd like my 3 top easy chia pudding recipes, comment
HEATWAVE HORMONES below and I'll send them to you.
