Bread where you can enjoy, feel full, and it's actually good for you! Check out this paleo (grain free & dairy free) version that goes great with any spread.
Ingredients that make 1 loaf
-1 cup cashew or almond butter (let sit out for a few hours first)
-1/4 cup of coconut flour
-3 pasture raised or organic eggs
-1/2 tsp aluminum free baking powder
-1/2 tsp of baking soda
-2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar (try Bragg's)
-sprinkling of sea salt-cinnamon-ginger-nutmeg
Full of healthy fats, which are imperative for hormone production!
Ingredients for 4 servings
-4 hard boiled eggs
-1/2 avocado, ripe
-sea salt
-paprika
Help out your detox pathways with this delicious meal!
Ingredients for 1 serving
-2 cups chopped, peeled english cucumber ( 1 lg.)-1 cup dark leafy greens
-2 cups seedless green grapes
-1 1/2 cups salted marcona almonds
-1 small garlic clove
-1/2 shallot
-1 tbsp. fresh dill
-1 1/2 cups veggie stock
-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
-sliced avocado to top
How would you like an easy, healthy on-the-go meal? This dish takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and about 45 minutes to bake. Consider making in a pyrex, so then you can just cover it and go!
For a 1 person serving
-3 eggs (organic, grass fed, pasteurized)
-your own medley of fresh or frozen vegetables (e.g. sundried tomatoes, string beans, kale, swiss chard, chopped onion, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot- gives it a nice sweet taste)
-season with garlic, oregano and/or basil
-1/4 avocado
Coconut has so many wonderful benefits, being an original healthy fat in that it's medium chain fatty acids help with an immediate boost of energy but without the crash!
Ingredients for a 1-2 person serving
-Almond Tart Crust (see below for directions)= 2 cups total of almonds/walnuts/pecans (any combination will do), 1 cup dates, 2/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 tsp sea salt
-1/2 cup coconut milk
-2 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tsp honey
-1/8 tsp salt
-3 avocados, peeled, seeded mashed
-1 large lime, zest & juice
-1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
-coconut flakes for garnish
Now you've really won the power ball!! Of health that is- with a little bit of sweetness, these balls make a great on-the-go snack, or after meal dessert.
Ingredients to make about 10 balls
-1 scoop chocolate vegan protein powder
-1 1/2 C macadamia nuts
-1/2 C shredded organic coconut flakes
-6 pitted medjool dates-1/2 TBSP coconut oil
-1 TBSP honey or maple syrup
-1/2 TBSP water
-dash of sea salt
Gluten free, vegan, sugar free, chockfull of nutrients to support a healthy hormones
Ingredients for a 1-2 person serving
-1 1/2 cups cooked and mashed butternut squash
-1/2-1 cup dark leafy greens (e.g. chard, kale, collard greens)
-2 cups almond flour
-2 cups toasted coconut
-2 teaspoon baking soda
-"eggs"= 2 tablespoons flax + 6 tablespoons water (in separate bowl, add flax, then water, whisk, then set in refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow it to set)
-toppings (pick one or all!)= sliced avocado, sliced apples, sliced kiwi
-coconut oil for skillet
Fresh veggie alert! Plus some extra protein & healthy fats to give those hormones an extra boost!
Ingredients that make 1 'roll'
-5 string beans (can also sub or add thinly sliced carrots, asparagus)
-2 tablespoon coconut oil
-1 thin slice of prosciutto
Rich in healthy fats, and sunflower seeds super important especially in the second half your menses, this is definitely great for hormone health!
Ingredients for an 8 ounce serving
-4 oz olive oil
-2 oz freshly peeled garlic cloves
-2 oz basil
-2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (optional)
-1/3 avocado (optional- creates a creamy texture)
A delicious, light, cleansing taste perfect for the warmer weather!
Ingredients
-4 cups arugula
-2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
-3 Tablespoons olive oil
-1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-celtic sea salt to taste
-optional= avocado, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseeds, lentils, pieces of chicken
You can really fill up on veggies with this Paella!
Ingredients for 4 servings
-4 cups roughly chopped cauliflower (about 1 medium head)
-1 cup chopped peppers
-8 ounces cooked organic meat (e.g. chicken, turkey, chorizo), or wild seafood (e.g. scallops, shrimp, salmon) or beans
-1 cup sliced onion
-3/4 cup organic chicken or vegetable broth
-3/4 cup sliced carrots
-2-3 TBSP high heat oil (e.g. coconut, avocado, almond, grape seed)
-1 TBSP chopped garlic
-1 TBSP lemon juice
-1 tsp turmeric
-1 tsp paprika
-1/4 tsp ground thyme
-1/4 tsp himalayan sea salt
-1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Great for those cool rainy or winter days, with ingredients that really help balance hormones, stabilize blood sugar, and helps you detox.
Ingredients
-3 TBSP olive oil
-1 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup chopped carrot
-1/2 cup chopped celery
-1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
-2 garlic cloves, minced
-1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
-4 cups organic vegetable broth
-7 cups stemmed, chopped kale (about 1 bunch)
-2 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans*
-1 (15-ounce) can black beans*
This warming soup will help keep you feeling toasty & satisfied, while also being loaded with nutrients!
Ingredients
-1 head of cauliflower, bottom trimmed & leaves removed
-1 medium onion, chopped
-1 small pink lady apple, peeled, cored, & chopped
-1/2 C raw cashews
-1/2 C chopped kale, chard, or other dark leafy green vegetable
-1 TBSP minced peeled fresh ginger
-1/2 TSP ground cinnamon
-1/2 TSP ground cardamom
-1/4 tsp cayenne
-sea salt
-1 C plain unsweetened almond milk (optional)
Imagine a dessert that will also fill you up and air on the healthier side because of all the protein and anti-oxidants... you can thank black beans for those great qualities.
Ingredients
-One 15-oz. can (BPA free lining please!) black beans, drained and rinsed
-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
-1/2 cup (about 4 large) egg whites
-1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
-1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin
-1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
-1 tsp. vanilla extract
-1/4 tsp. Himalayan sea salt
-2 tbsp. mini (or chopped) semi-sweet chocolate chips/ dairy- free chips (Good Life)
Consider berries and/or crushed nuts as toppings
Full of healthy fats and vegetables, lean protein, to have as a meal, snack, or even post workout!
Ingredients for a 1-2 person serving
-2 zucchini
-1 cup dark leafy greens (e.g. chard, kale, collard greens)
-1-2 carrots, chopped or shredded
-2 sticks of celery
-4-6 ounces of cooked chicken (or other lean protein, such as wild- caught fish)
-2 TBSP flaxseed
-1/2 avocado, chopped
-2 TBSP of olive oil, 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar = dressing
Pumpkin has some powerful health perks- it can boost mood, protect skin, aid in weight loss, and improve the immune system. Enjoy your pumpkin latte year round by replacing harmful artificial sugars and syrups, with natural anti-inflammatory ingredients.
Ingredients for a 1 person serving
-1/4 cup canned or fresh pumpkin
-8 oz organic coffee
-1-2 TBSP coconut oil
-1 TBSP cinnamon
-1 TBSP ginger
-1 TBSP nutmeg
Your body will feel so fabulous after so many vegetables, healthy fats and protein combo. Your hormones will thank you too. Who knew... mushroom caps as 'pizza'?!
Ingredients for a 1 person serving
-1 large portabella mushrooms, separate stems
-protein (cooked meat, poultry, fish, beans, etc.)
-tomato sauce, or fresh chopped garlic + olive oil for base
-chopped carrots, onion, chives, basil, and stems
-1/2 cup spinach/ kale/ chard
-avocado slices
The fat from the bacon helps us absorb the crucial fat soluble vitamins found in brussels sprouts, such as A, D, E, & K.
Ingredients that makes 3 servings
-2 cups brussels sprouts
-4 strips of bacon
-3 tablespoons of coconut oil
Happy Passover! Or happy snacking/breakfast/lunch- a great recipe overall that's also grain free & dairy free.
Ingredients for 3 latkes
-4 cups roughly chopped cauliflower
-2 large eggs
-1/4 cup shredded onion, thoroughly patted dry
-1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
-1/2 teaspoon sea salt
-1/2 tsp garlic powder
-Coconut oil for frying
-optional toppings= dairy free sour cream + chopped scallions, unsweetened applesauce + cinnamon
Nourish the many organ systems that are involved in hormone production & metabolism all at once through this delicious smoothie!
Ingredients for a 1 person serving
-1 large handful of organic greens
-1/4 avocado
-1/2 cup of an organic berry mix, or any organic berry
-1-2 TBSP of ground flaxseed
-consider a sprinkle of raw cacao nibs
-1 serving of allergen friendly protein powder (gluten free, vegan)