Why Food is Changing Your Genetics | Dr. Bhanote on the Hormone Healing Podcast

Dr. Monisha Bhanote was featured on the Hormone Healing Podcast, where she and host Dominique discussed the profound effects of food on genetics and hormone health. As a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå, Dr. Bhanote shares how functional culinary medicine and biohacking can help prevent disease and balance hormones, providing practical tips for improving your health naturally.

You can listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast player.

In This Episode, We Cover:

1. Understanding How Food Influences Your Genetics

Dr. Bhanote explains the science behind nutrigenomics and how the food you eat can change the way your genes express themselves. She breaks down the role of certain nutrients in activating or deactivating genes related to hormone regulation, metabolism, and overall health.

2. The Connection Between Hormones and Nutrigenomics

In this segment, Dr. Bhanote explores how hormone health is deeply influenced by our dietary choices. She provides insights into how food can either help balance or disrupt hormone levels, particularly for women experiencing issues like irregular periods, mood swings, and low libido.

3. Two Easy Ways to Use Food to Prevent Disease

For listeners looking for practical advice, Dr. Bhanote shares two simple yet effective ways to use food as medicine to prevent disease and optimize hormone health:

  • Increase Fiber Intake: Dr. Bhanote emphasizes the importance of fiber in supporting hormone detoxification, especially estrogen.

  • Incorporate Anti-Inflammatory Foods: She provides examples of nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory foods that can help reduce inflammation and support healthy hormone balance.

4. Biohacking Your Hormones for Optimal Health

Dr. Bhanote introduces listeners to biohacking techniques that can be incorporated into everyday life to balance hormones, reduce headaches, and improve overall wellbeing. From time-restricted eating to nutrient cycling, she explains how small lifestyle changes can greatly impact hormone health.

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s discussion on how food can influence genetics and hormones provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone struggling with hormone imbalances or looking to prevent disease. Her practical, science-based tips are perfect for women looking to take control of their health and hormones through nutrition.

Listen to the full episode here or on your preferred podcast platform to learn more about Dr. Bhanote's expertise and easy strategies for better hormone health.


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Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is one of the few quintuple board-certified physicians in the nation. She combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to naturally bio-hack the human body through her expertise as a cytopathologist, functional culinary medicine specialist, and integrative lifestyle medicine doctor. Known as the Wellbeing Doctor, Dr. Bhanote has diagnosed over one million cancer cases, provides health programs at DrBhanote.com, and leads wellness workshops and retreats worldwide. Featured in Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living, Dr. Bhanote serves on several clinical advisory boards and is a go-to health and wellness expert for Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today.

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