12/02/2026
Have you ever wondered why yam is often cut off from your diet when treating hormonal imbalance?
Here’s the simple truth 👇
Yam, especially white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) and water yam (Dioscorea alata), is very high in rapid-digesting carbohydrates. This can cause:
• Blood sugar spikes: leading to insulin imbalance, which directly disrupts estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels.
• Increased cortisol (stress hormone): making hormonal symptoms worse.
• Poor weight control: excess fat tissue produces estrogen, worsening estrogen dominance.
• Inflammation: which interferes with proper endocrine function.
So while yam is nutritious, during hormonal therapy it can slow down your healing if eaten frequently or in large portions.
If you’re serious about balancing your hormones, try reducing yam for 4–6 weeks and replace with low-GI options.
If you are struggling with hormonal imbalance and still not sure of the right lifestyle changes to adopt especially diet, chat us today and you will be glad.