| Dr. med. Christian Matthai (37) is a specialist in gynecology specializing in hormones and nutrition. He has a practice in Vienna. He advises to stimulate the metabolism with a balanced breakfast: "Protein (milk or cheese) and long-chain carbohydrates (cereals and fruits) keep the insulin level in balance and stimulate the release of energy and happiness hormones (serotonin or dopamine)." In between should The thyroid hormone thyroxine can be launched by green tea. At lunchtime, the body uses carbohydrates well, but after 18 o'clock you should do without it - then the nightly fat burning runs optimally. You should avoid using white flour products and simple sugars - these quickly bring the hormone levels out of balance. Are your hormones in balance? First, use the Psychotest in the gallery to find out if and which hormones are out of balance with you - and how to restore your balance in just two weeks with a coordinated eating plan. Did you find out with the test above which hormones are out of balance with you? On the following pages you will learn more about the different types and eating habits that are best for you. Recommended reading false In his new book "Slim by hormone balance" (Kneipp publishing house, around 15 euros) explains. Matthai, how to quickly get rid of extra kilos. Order here at Amazon.de >> Type 1 - imbalance of metabolism hormones false This is because if we eat carbohydrates (bread, pasta or sweets), the blood sugar level in the body rises. To lower it again, the pancreas secretes the metabolism hormone insulin. What's in it for a long time: If insulin levels are kept high for a long time due to unhealthy eating habits, fat burning will be blocked for several hours during this period, and instead metabolism will be programmed to build up reserves. What's good for you: Try to stick to solid meals. This prevents the blood sugar level from shooting up again and again in between. Sweets, cakes and lemonade are best left out. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains should be part of every meal. This way, your insulin level will remain at a healthy level in the long term. Type 2 - Imbalance of Luck Hormones false This is behind it: One day you are happy and cheerful, the next is the mood at zero? Blame for this interplay of feelings is the happiness hormone serotonin. What makes it fat: If we are in a feeling high, everything is easier for us. Whether swimming training or spinning class - the motivation to move is much greater. However, if the level of serotonin decreases, the metabolism also goes down and we are more susceptible to sweet and calorie-rich soul-comforters like chocolate. What's good for you: Limit yourself to two pieces of chocolate a day. These are sufficient to boost the release of happiness hormones thanks to the contained phenylethylamine. It works even better with tryptophan-rich foods such as rice or potatoes - from which the body itself produces serotonin. Type 3 - Imbalance of Sexual Hormones false This is because if the level of the two hormones estrogen and progesterone decreases in the days before the onset of the period, every third woman feels lethargic and increases particularly easily - especially on the hips. In addition, the "premenstrual syndrome" often causes unpleasant breast tenderness and pronounced mood swings. What makes it thick: If the natural ups and downs of the two sex hormones messed up, it can lead to water retention in the connective tissue or cellulite. What is good for you: Vegetable hormones in linseed oil (lignans) compensate for fluctuations. Broccoli and kohlrabi act as natural estrogen inhibitors, much like the phytoestrogens in soy and oatmeal. Women who regularly eat vitamin D-containing cheese are less susceptible to PMS symptoms, and rice and nettle tea drain connective tissue. Type 4 - imbalance of stress hormones false This is behind it: Through permanent time pressure and tension in the job, the level of the two stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol in the body increases rapidly. What makes it thick: A study from Yale University shows that chronic tension has fatal consequences for the figure. According to the researchers, people with a constantly high stress level will gain around ten kilos in six years - especially on the stomach. The reason: For the organism, abdominal fat is an effective protection in stress situations, because it can be quickly converted into energy in emergency situations. What's good for you: Take your time for a well-balanced breakfast. A cereal with fresh fruit makes you less susceptible to stress. In between, avocado provides you with vitamin B6, which the body uses up during nervous tension. The magnesium contained in the banana has a calming effect. Type 5 - imbalance of relax hormones false It's all in the background: the natural sleep-wake rhythm in our body is controlled by the sleep hormone melatonin. This is formed only in the dark and ensures that we are tired and the nocturnal regeneration processes can proceed undisturbed. What makes this fat: If the body comes to rest for less than seven hours a night, less of the satiety hormone leptin is produced during the day, but more appetizing ghrelin is produced. The result: We unconsciously eat more. What is good for you: Often an overloaded intestine is the cause of sleep problems. Have a light meal in the evening and drink a glass of warm milk. The amino acid tryptophan converts the body into melatonin. The sleeping aid is even better with a spoonful of honey. Type 6 - imbalance of thyroid hormones This is behind it: The thyroid gland is one of the most important factors in our body. It produces the two thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate the level of basal metabolism. What makes it fat: The slower the body utilizes absorbed nutrients, the more fat ends up on the stomach and hips. To make matters worse, a deficit of thyroid hormones makes us tired and impotent. What is good for you: behind a sluggish metabolism is often a lack of fluids. Also, check your iodine supply. The trace element you need to make thyroid hormones. A lot of iodine is in seafood. Body: Figure tips on COSMOPOLITAN Online >> Fitness: Workout videos on JOY Online >> | 
