This smoothie is a quick and easy way to start your day with a nutrient-packed breakfast that supports your hormone health. The ingredients in this smoothie are carefully selected to naturally balance your hormones, from spinach, which provides essential vitamins and minerals, to avocado, which adds healthy fats necessary for hormone synthesis. Just blend all the ingredients together, and in minutes you’ll have a delicious, creamy smoothie that nourishes your body from the inside out.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 green apple
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: a few ice cubes for a colder smoothie
Method:
- Add the spinach, cucumber, green apple, avocado, flaxseeds, chia seeds, ginger, and lemon juice into a blender.
- Pour in the almond milk and water.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more water.
- Taste and adjust the flavour by adding more lemon juice if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for a refreshing, hormone-balancing start to your day.
The Recipe for Hormonal Health:
- Spinach: spinach is rich in magnesium, which is essential for hormone production, while also providing iron and folate to boost energy and cellular health.
- Cucumber: cucumber with its high water content, aids in detoxification and reduces inflammation.
- Green apple: green apple offers fibre to stabilise blood sugar and natural sweetness without causing spikes.
- Avocado: avocado contributes healthy monounsaturated fats necessary for hormone synthesis, along with fibre and potassium to maintain electrolyte balance.
- Flaxseeds: flaxseeds are rich in lignans, help balance estrogen levels and provide omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation.
- Chia seeds: chia seeds add even more omega-3s, along with fibre and essential minerals like calcium and magnesium.
- Ginger: ginger's anti-inflammatory properties support digestion and circulation, while lemon juice, high in Vitamin C, aids in detoxification and alkalizing the body.
- Almond milk: almond milk is a dairy-free option, brings a creamy texture and supplies Vitamin E, which supports both skin and hormone health.
