Hormone balancing bowl
- MEAL:
- Dinner, Lunch
- BENEFITS:
- Gluten free, Hormonal health
- DURATION:
- 40 min
When & How
I studied this bowl to sustain our hormonal health at best by putting together the most beneficial nutrients from Chinese medicine combined with functional cooking methods. So, every single ingredient and preparation step plays a crucial role here!
This is the perfect lunch or dinner to nourish your hormones, especially if you’re experiencing an irregular menstrual cycle or going through a stressful period.
Ingredients
(1 serving)
- 2 eggs
- ½ sweet potato, medium size (should be organic if you decide to leave the skin)
- 1/3 beet, medium size
- ½ avocado, ripe
- Baby spinach
- Chili flakes
- Olive oil, salt & pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil, a pinch of salt (optional), and black pepper. Bake for about 20-25 minutes.
- Cut also the beet into bite-sized cubes. Boil until soft (approx. 20 minutes). Then finish cooking by gently stir-frying in evo oil. Finish cooking in olive oil will stimulate the liver.
- Heat some olive oil into a skillet over low heat. Crack the eggs. Cover with a lid and cook until the whites are completely set but the yolks are still runny (approx. 2 minutes). Slide the eggs out of the skillet and season with black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil and chili flakes.
Benefits
EGGS
Eggs contain all the essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that are necessary to sustain the structure and health of our muscles, including the muscular walls of the reproductive system. Egg yolk is a must for female hormonal health because of its richness in minerals, such as zinc, iron, and other important vitamins that nourish our ovaries.
SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium which plays a crucial role in regulating fluids inside the body. Hormonal imbalances often cause water retention and bloating, this mineral helps re-balancing the water inside the body aiding with the elimination of excess fluids. Sweet potatoes are also packed with vitamin A, an important anti-oxidant. Think that one medium-sized potato contains 690% of the daily recommended value!
BEETS
Beets are rich in minerals, such as iron, calcium, and potassium. This veggie helps with detoxification processes and it helps strengthen weak capillaries having beneficial effects on blood circulation due to its richness in anthocyanins (the characteristic purple-red pigments). Beets are also rich in betalain, which has potent antioxidant properties and protects the body from free radicals.
AVOCADO
Avocados owe their popularity to being one of the healthiest fats on Earth. Indeed, it’s an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (the good one) which nourish the ovaries and our hormones. Avocado is also a true and real anti-aging fruit due to its richness in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Glutathione, and lutein, all indispensable for skin health and glow. Finally, it is rich in potassium (more than a banana!), an essential mineral for bodily fluid balance and muscle relaxation. Thus, it helps eliminate water retention and promotes ovary muscle relaxation.
