Endocrine System
What macronutrient is essential for hormone production?
What is fat?
What vitamin in carrots supports hormone regulation?
Vitamin A
What is the main function of the integumentary system?
Protect the body, regulate temperature, and prevent water loss.
What does the lymphatic system do?
It drains excess fluids and filters out toxins and pathogens.
What is the main muscle used for breathing?
What is the diaphragm?
Name the gland that produces cortisol.
What are the adrenal glands?
What cycle phase does ovulation occur in?
What is the ovulatory phase?
What two nutrients gives skin a “glow” and helps cell turnover?
What is vitamin A and Collagen
What root is commonly used to support lymph flow and reduce inflammation?
What is ginger?
What food acts as a natural decongestant?
What is mint or ginger?
Why do blood sugar spikes affect the endocrine system?
They increase insulin production and can lead to hormone imbalances.
How do healthy fats help the reproductive system?
They are used to make fertility hormones
What hormone can trigger acne when unbalanced?
What is testosterone?
Why is movement important for lymph flow?
Because the lymph system doesn’t have a pump like the heart.
What vitamin found in carrots supports the lung lining?
What is vitamin A?
Which food supports thyroid function?
What is seaweed/iodine?
What seed supports progesterone production during the luteal phase?
What are sunflower/ pumpkin seeds?
What smoothie ingredient helps reduce skin inflammation and has many antixiodents + cancer fighting properties?
What is blueberry?
What foods in a stir fry with ghee, carrots, broccoli, red cabbage, leeks, ginger, coconut aminos , red pepper flakes optional, teaspoon sea salt to taste helps clean the lymph system?
What food in the “Lung Love Soup” supports clearing mucus and inflammation?
What is garlic or onion?
Name a drink from our class that supports adrenal health.
What is adrenal cocktail?
What smoothie ingredient helps balance estrogen levels?
What are flaxseeds?
What phase of the menstrual cycle might cause oily skin?
What is the luteal phase?
Which vitamin is key for immune and skin health and found in bell peppers?
What is vitamin C?
Why are antioxidants important for lung health?
They protect against damage from pollutants and inflammation.