During your period, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and your body sheds the uterine lining. Supporting yourself with the right nutrients can help replenish stores and ease symptoms:
- Iron: Replenish lost iron with foods like lean meats, beans, lentils, and spinach to prevent fatigue.
- Magnesium: Helps relax muscles and reduce cramps. Found in leafy greens, dark chocolate, edamame, and pumpkin seeds.
- Vitamin C: Enhances iron absorption. Try pairings like Brussels sprouts with chicken or kale with beef.
- B Vitamins: Support mood and energy, especially B6. Get them from eggs, whole grains, and poultry.
- Omega-3s: Reduce inflammation and ease cramps. Found in fatty fish, chia seeds, flax seeds, and walnuts.
Nourishing your body during this phase can make a big difference in how you feel! 💛
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Brown Rice (dry, rinsed)
- 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tbsps Italian Seasoning
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 3 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
Instructions:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with the Italian dressing. Cook for seven to eight minutes or until cooked through.
- To assemble, evenly divide the rice, beef, tomatoes, spinach, and onion into bowls. Drizzle the oil and lemon juice onto each bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
***Recipe includes ground beef from a local farm and in fact we use something called 'body builders blend' which is a blend of organ meats with ground beef - there are a lot of health benefits to this and you can't taste that it's not just regular ground beef!
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