Recipes for Hormonal Health
Jul 23, 2024
Seed Cycling Recipes for Hormone Balance
Seed cycling is a natural way to regulate estrogen and progesterone by consuming specific seeds during the two main phases of your menstrual cycle.
It requires tracking your cycle or the moon cycle if you are post-menopausal or have male anatomy.
This may sound odd, but hormonal cycles for both men and women are meant to be in sync, as the goal is to be most fertile at the same time. A moon cycle is 29.5 days, roughly the same as a healthy menstrual cycle.
If you have irregular or missed periods, follow the moon cycle instead, to try and get on a regular pattern. Learn more about balancing hormones here.
Phase 1
Days 1-14 (Follicular)
New Moon to Full Moon
Pumpkin and flaxseeds*
*Once flaxseeds are ground they begin to oxidize. Buy them whole, store in the refrigerator, and grind fresh right before you need them for best results.
Hormone Smoothie
Servings: 1 | Prep Time: 5 min
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 325
Protein: 7.3 g
Carbs: 31 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 14.6 g
Sugar: 10.5 g
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ground organic flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp ground organic pumpkin seeds, shelled
- 3/4 cup organic mixed berry blend
- 1 oz organic unsweetened cashew yogurt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 4 oz filtered water
Instructions
- In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the flax and pumpkin seeds.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
- Serve immediately or store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Phase 2
Days 15-28 (Luteal)
Full Moon to New Moon
Sesame and sunflower seeds
Sesame and sunflower seeds can be easily added to stir fries, curries, and salads.
Sunflower butter makes an excellent addition to toast or can be used in the recipe below to make your own snickers!
Snicker Cubes
A Healthy, No-Bake Treat
Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 5 min | Chill Time: 30 min
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 122
Fat: 9.6 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbs: 6.4 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Sugar: 2.5 g
Ingredients
- 2 oz organic dark chocolate bar (70–85%)*
- 1 tsp organic coconut oil
- 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup organic sunflower butter, no sugar added
- 1/4 cup organic almonds or macadamia nuts, roasted and unsalted, chopped
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, melt the chocolate and coconut oil, stirring frequently.
- In each section of a silicone ice cube tray, layer in order: chocolate, a banana slice, a tablespoon of sunflower butter, chopped nuts, then more chocolate.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Store in the freezer in a glass container for up to 3 months.
*Look for organic products without added sugars, soy lecithin, and emulsifiers.
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