How Protein Timing Affects Your Hormones

🕒Why Protein Timing Matters Protein does more than build muscle—it directly impacts your hormones, metabolism, and mood. When you eat protein can influence how your body produces and regulates hormones like cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and leptin.

🍳Why Morning Protein Is Key Your cortisol levels naturally spike in the morning to help wake you up. Eating protein early can help balance this spike, support blood sugar stability, and reduce cravings later in the day. Plus, protein-rich breakfasts have been shown to support ovulation, testosterone regulation, and thyroid function in both men and women.

⚖️Hormones That Benefit from Protein Timing

• Cortisol: Balanced with a high-protein breakfast
• Estrogen & progesterone: Supported by regular, nutrient-dense meals
• Insulin: Stabilized when protein is paired with fiber and healthy fats
• Leptin & ghrelin: Hunger hormones regulated by protein-rich meals, especially early in the day

🍽️How to Do It Right

• Eat within 1 hour of waking: Start your metabolism and hormone cycle on the right foot
• Include 20–30g of protein per meal: Think eggs, Greek yogurt, protein smoothies, or tofu scrambles
• Combine with fiber + fat: This trio slows digestion and keeps you full longer (chia pudding with protein powder is a win)

➡️Greenlabco’s plant-based protein blends are designed for bioavailability and hormone harmony—making your morning fuel as smart as it is satisfying.