{"id":691703,"date":"2026-04-27T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=691703"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:08:15","slug":"learn-with-linwoods-healthfoods-seed-cycling-with-flaxseed-what-it-is-does-it-really-balance-your-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/learn-with-linwoods-healthfoods-seed-cycling-with-flaxseed-what-it-is-does-it-really-balance-your-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn with LINWOODS HEALTHFOODS: Seed Cycling with Flaxseed: What It Is + Does It Really Balance Your Hormones?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Seed Cycling with Flaxseed: What It Is + Does It Really Balance Your Hormones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a timely and informative expert feature from nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK&#8217;s leading Registered Nutritionists and a Sunday Times bestselling author. In this latest blog for Linwoods, Rhiannon explores the increasingly popular concept of seed cycling and whether it can genuinely support hormonal health.<\/p>\n<p>With growing interest in hormone health, many consumers are turning to food-based approaches to support energy, mood and wellbeing throughout<br \/>\nthe menstrual cycle. In this article, Rhiannon provides a clear and accessible overview of how the menstrual cycle works and how nutrition may play a supportive role.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, she addresses the widespread claims around seed cycling, explaining that there is currently no clinical evidence to support it as a structured method for balancing hormones. Instead, the article focuses on what is supported by research, including the importance of<br \/>\nfibre intake, healthy fats and overall dietary patterns in supporting gut health and general wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>The piece highlights the nutritional benefits of seeds, particularly flaxseed, which is rich in fibre, omega-3 fats and lignans. Rhiannon<br \/>\nexplains how these nutrients may support processes linked to hormone metabolism, as well as contributing to gut health, digestion and metabolic function.<\/p>\n<p>The article also explores the connection between gut health and hormones, including the role of the gut microbiome in regulating oestrogen, reinforcing the importance of a varied, plant-rich diet.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the educational content, the article includes simple and practical ways to incorporate seeds into everyday meals, making it both informative and actionable for readers.<\/p>\n<p>This content offers a balanced, evidence-led perspective on a trending topic, helping to cut through misinformation while encouraging sustainable, long-term dietary habits.<\/p>\n<p>If you are working on features around women&#8217;s health, hormone balance, gut health, nutrition trends, menopause or functional foods, this would be a strong and relevant piece to include.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/linwoods.co.uk\">linwoods.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seed Cycling with Flaxseed: What It Is + Does It Really Balance Your Hormones? This is a timely and informative expert feature from nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK&#8217;s leading Registered Nutritionists and a Sunday Times bestselling author. 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