Summer is officially here and we've partnered up with Certified Hormone Specialist Paige Lindgren to bring you five simple, hormone-supporting recipes to try this week to get your Summer started off right.
From smoothies to breakfast bowls to chilly iced lattes, we've got your new Summer recipe rotation on lock.
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Note: When choosing your nut butter, the runnier the better. If you use a thicker nut butter, opt for fewer oats or add a splash of milk to help the mixture combine.
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Let's talk: Cycle Syncing! If your hormonal ups and downs have you feeling some type of way, this one is for you.
We *synced up* with Certified Hormone Specialist and Founder of From Force To Flow Cycle Syncing Platform, Paige Lindgren to get her go-to hormone supporting recipes for each phase in our cycle.
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Follicular Phase: Harvest Bowl
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Ovulatory Phase: Sex Drive Smoothie
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Luteal Phase: Flaxseed "Oatmeal" Bowl
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]]>If you're sick of blending up the same morning smoothie each and every morning...this one's for you! We've rounded 3 easy, delicious, and of course, gut-supporting breakfast recipes you'll love.
First up, a twist on a favorite...
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My Girl Hack: Pop a digestive enzyme (we love Eat Your Heart Out) before you dive in to help your body properly break down your meal and ensure you're soaking up all of the nutrients in this vitamin and omega-3 packed breaky.
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Mix almond milk, chia seeds & agave into bowl and let sit overnight. The next morning, scoop out the seeds of the papaya & fill with the chia pudding from the night before. Top with your fruit of choice, hemp seeds, & coconut shreds.
My Girl Food Fact: Papaya is your tummy's best friend first thing in the morning. It is filled with natural enzymes that kick start your digestion for the day, flush out toxins, & get the bowel moving early.
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Mix all ingredients into a bowl or mason jar and store overnight.
My Girl Hack: Add a capsule of your favorite probiotic (we love Gut Goals) to your bowl for a daily dose of gut goodness you won't even taste!
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* Recipe Inspo: https://www.natalieshealth.com/roast-pumpkin-pear-salad/
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Added Benefits: a good source of potassium & magnesium
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Ingredients
1 head of romaine, chopped
6 leaves of Tuscan or lacinato kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 apple, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 celery stalks, chopped
1/3 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup pistachios
1 avocado, cubed
2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
Dressing:
A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Serves 3-4
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]]>As if the thought of cinnamon almond butter oatmeal cookies couldn't sound more enjoyable, The Moon Cycle Bakery takes them one step further. Not only are these cookies totally drool-worthy but they are packed with intentional hormone balancing ingredients too. Count us loyal for life.
Devon Loftus, Owner of Moon Cycle Bakery gave us the inside scoop on each ingredient and how they help us support our hormones.
Flax can help reduce pain caused by menstrual cramps. To test whether adding omega-3 fatty acids to their diet made a difference, women stopped taking omega-3 for a week and were given a placebo for 3 months. After 3 months’ treatment, the mean pain severity score was markedly reduced among women who received omega-3 fatty acids, and remained high for those receiving the placebo ( 7 )
Gluten-free // In the follicular phase, our bodies are working hard to grow a new egg, properly metabolize estrogen, and prepare for ovulation. Oats are a great source of a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, which acts as a prebiotic for beneficial bacteria in our gut microbiome. Some of these little microbes in our gut help eliminate excess estrogen, which is important throughout the entire cycle, but especially as our hormone levels begin to increase (we don’t want to build estrogen up too high, too quickly). Excess estrogen is a common cause of PMS symptoms.
Gluten-free // Studies show that participants who consumed boron supplementation noticed that the severity and duration of menstrual pain was significantly lower in the boron group than in the placebo group, implying that boron supplementation can reduce the severity and duration of menstrual pain through exerting anti-inflammatory effects ( 11 )
Helps to balance blood sugar // In one study, subjects whose blood sugar remained low reported greater tension than those whose blood glucose was higher. This could be due to activation of the autonomic nervous system, in an attempt to return blood glucose to normal levels, resulting in increased feelings of tension and cravings. Cinnamon can also help with menstrual pain. In One study, participants were either given Ibuprofen or cinnamon. They reported less severity and duration of pain in ibuprofen and cinnamon groups than placebo groups. However, the average pain severity in the Ibuprofen group was significantly less than cinnamon and placebo groups. So cinnamon is not as effective as ibuprofen BUT definitely better than nothing ( 6 ).
Choosing meals higher in protein and good fats is essential for keeping hormonal cravings at bay. Protein triggers hormonal responses that differ to those caused by carbohydrate; fats alter how quickly you feel full and how well your belly works( 3 ) Almond butter is a plant based food higher in protein and healthy fats.
This cocktail is for all you spicy señoritas! Made up of only clean, simple ingredients the classic Skinny Jalapeño Margarita is a My Girl Favorite!
What is better than a chilled glass of spa water? A chilled glass of boozy spa water. This zesty Cucumber + Mint Martini is packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C to help you detox as you retox.
It’s no secret ginger is a cure-all for inflammation and digestion, but the fresh muddled fruit in our Blackberry Moscow Mule makes this drink rich in fiber and flavor!