Let’s hit the first group of estrogen imposters that are messing with your body.

Phytoestrogens that come from food. The two worst offenders: flaxseed, and soy beans. Massive estrogenic content! No others came close but soy protein (isolate) came in at a disturbing 8,840. That’s bad. For example, black beans had 9mcg, chickpeas had 5. Just avoid soy, both men and women. It is NOT a health food. If you’re taking flaxseed for the omega-3, switch to fish oil. Sesame seeds had 8,008, but not too many people would eat 100g of sesame seeds in one sitting, so that’s probably okay. You might also avoid black licorice at 1,000.

Cannabis is estrogenic, but only when smoked. Ever see a pothead with man boobs? And here’s an interesting one: lavender. Especially incensing lavender essential oils, but look at this photo of an 8-month old baby with breast development after daily application of a lavender lotion for calming. Also avoid tea-tree oil. Get smart!