stressful situations, and other more subtle
influences. There are not enough pages in this
book to examine all those influences in detail,
but since our book is called It Starts With
Food, we are going to explore the effects of
eating—the right stuff, the wrong stuff, not
enough, and too much—by outlining a few
real-life scenarios. These examples will show
you why it’s vitally important that the foods
you eat provoke a healthy hormonal response
—and what can happen when they don’t.
Ready?
First, let’s talk about a prototypical good
day.
HEALTHY HORMONES: A
GOOD DAY
You are relatively lean and have a healthy
diet and lifestyle, and good sleep habits. You
don’t overconsume highly rewarding,