typically): Make a WARM smoothie to help you feel comforted and snug - heat up your plant-based milk slightly and use unfrozen avocado or berries instead. Add anti inflammatory staples such as ginger
turmeric or cinnamon and add in 1/4-1/2 a banana to support your body through quite a heavy (literally) few days. We need that extra energy at this point in our cycle! Seeds: Flax and Pumpkin (@thatprotein do a great pumpkin seed protein) ✨FOLLICULAR (days 6-13
typically): Make sure your smoothie is light and energising! Stay away from heavy ingredients that bog down your digestive system and opt for MCT oil to fuel your fire
lots of raw veggies and colourful berries. SEEDS: Still flax and pumpkin ✨ LUTEAL (days 14- the start of your period): SO many things to talk about here! Add in greens with abundance to support your liver
use probiotic rich coconut yog or kefir to support your gut
coconut water for optimal hydration
collagen for your gut and phase 2 of liver detoxification and cacao nibs to help your chew your smoothie instead of rush through it
important for optimal digestion! Pack it full of vitamin C rich foods (to support progesterone levels) such as pumpkin
butternut squash or sweet potato purée and add in a couple of Brazil nuts - selenium is needed for phase 2 liver detoxification and we want to be focusing on this during this phase especially