It’s the first Thursday in June, so I’m kicking off our new video series: Nutrition for Hormone Balance with a breakfast recipe, a prep tip & a demo (sort of!) all rolled into one.
Last month we talked about the importance of knowing about your own hormone balance and I stressed how important it was to ensure insulin and cortisol balance. For most of us, one of the best opportunities to do this is first thing in the morning with breakfast.
However…
I know that breakfast is one of the toughest meals for us to fit in because we’re so darn busy in the morning, or we’re not hungry or we’re not morning people (ahem). So I’m gonna share a little secret that you may not have thought about for a quick way to make sure breakfast is ready the next day.
The Recipe
Here’s what’s in tomorrow morning’s protein shake & how it’ll help balance my hormones all morning:
- To the blending container (if you’re using an immersion container like I did), the blender cup, the blender itself, if it’s removable from the base, or a mason jar if it’s not removable add:
300 mL organic unsweetened cashew nut milk: non-dairy means decreased hormone exposure (and easier to digest for those of us who have some lactose-intolerance)
1 scoop vegan protein powder (providing 20 g protein): vegan protein powder means less hormone exposure, less risk of allergenicity and an anti-inflammatory protein source. Be sure to choose a brand with no added sugars or artificial colourings or preservatives. A good amount of protein to start the morning keeps the blood sugars stable and as a result, ensures insulin and cortisol remain balanced so you stay energized all morning.
Optional: Give it a quick stir (with chopsticks like I do, if you like!) – or don’t, the blender will do the work for you!
1 tablespoon chia seeds: provide healthy and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fat & protein to stabilize blood sugar and insulin plus the fibre it provides helps support healthy detoxification of estrogen from the body. Remember, estrogen dominance can be a factor in infertility, painful, heavy periods.
1.5 cup (generous handful) organic spinach: provides inflammation-quenching antioxidants and fibre to support optimal detoxification of estrogen
½ cup frozen organic wild blueberries: more antioxidant support to provide protection against any free radicals
1-2 dates – provide natural sweetness with some fibre – so blood sugars don’t go too crazy
Optional: For a thicker protein shake, add ½ – 1 cup ice and half a banana!
- Cover container (or blender) and stick in the fridge. Make sure your blender and to-go cup are ready on the counter so you don’t have to waste a second in the morning!
- Have a good night’s sleep, knowing you’ll wake up to a 95% done ready-to-go breakfast!
- The next morning, take out your ingredients, blend away and pour into to-go cup. Enjoy & have a hormone-balanced morning 🙂
So excited to talk more nutrition for hormone balance next week.
Take care until then!
