A nourishing creamy Filipino vegetable soup packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients to support hormone health, digestion, and balanced energy.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Green Beans (trimmed, halved)
- 1 Zucchini (medium, cut into half-moons)
- 1 Eggplant (medium, cut into half-moons)
- 1 Sweet Potato (large, peeled, chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (large, thinly sliced)
- 5 Garlic (clove, finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (fresh, finely chopped)
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 2/3 cups Canned Coconut Milk
- 6 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, boil the green beans for one minute until just tender. Then, boil the zucchini and eggplant for two minutes until just tender. Finally, boil the sweet potatoes for five minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for four to six minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add the coconut milk. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the spinach and cook for one minute until just wilted. Add the reserved vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Divide evenly between bowls and enjoy!
This is one of my favorite “real food” snack boxes when I want something savory, satisfying, and actually stabilizing — not the kind of snack that leaves you hunting for chocolate 45 minutes later. It’s simple. It’s nutrient-dense. And it works. This is the kind of snack that says: “I care about my nervous system and my blood sugar.” Not restrictive. Not complicated. Just supportive.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup assorted olives, finely chopped
- ½ medium cucumber, finely chopped
- ½ large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 oz seed crackers (I use Mary’s Gone Crackers)
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the chopped olives, cucumber, bell pepper, and shallot. Mix gently.
2. Divide the chopped salad, hummus, and crackers evenly between plates or in containers with separate compartments. Enjoy!
3 servings
This meal is such a simple win for your body. You’ve got heart-loving healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil and avocado, which help support balanced cholesterol and keep inflammation in check. Broccoli and cilantro bring in a boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support your immune system and overall health. And the cod? It’s a lean, high-quality protein that helps with muscle repair and keeps you feeling satisfied—without loading you up on saturated fat. Nourishing, balanced, and actually doable.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Jasmine Rice (dry)
- 1 cup Broccoli (small florets)
- 1 Cod Fillet
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Garlic (clove, minced)
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsps Lime Juice
- 1/2 Avocado (medium, sliced)
- 2 tbsps Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. During the last three minutes of cooking, top the rice with the broccoli florets. Keep covered.
- Meanwhile, add the fish to a bowl with the oil, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for three to four minutes until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Divide the rice, broccoli, and fish evenly into bowls. Top with avocado and cilantro. Enjoy!
This nut + chocolate mix is especially supportive during the luteal phase, when progesterone and blood sugar need extra care. Pistachios and walnuts provide healthy fats, B6, omega-3s, and magnesium to support hormone balance and reduce inflammation, while a touch of maple syrup helps keep cortisol steady. It’s a nourishing way to satisfy cravings while actually supporting your cycle.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Pistachios
- 1 1/4 cups Walnuts
- 3 tbsps Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Cardamom
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (flaky)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pistachios, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom. Mix well.
- Add the nut mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down with a spatula. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Let the mixture cool completely in the pan, ideally one hour, before removing. Break into clusters.
- Line a small baking sheet (or large plate) with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan on low or in the microwave for 30-second intervals.
- Dip each cluster into the melted chocolate, garnish with salt, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
10 servings
This is a perfect make ahead lunch option. It's packed with protein and delicious. I've definitely edited a bit between forgetting quinoa or even left out the sweet potato - and it was still delicious and pretty easy too!
Ingredients:
- 1 Sweet Potato (medium, cubed)
- 2 tsps Avocado Oil
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup Quinoa (dry, rinsed)
- 1/4 cup Organic Peanut Butter
- 3 tbsps Water
- 2 tbsps Lime Juice
- 2 tbsps Tamari
- 1 cup Purple Cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 Cucumber (medium, diced)
- 1/3 cup Frozen Edamame (thawed)
- 1/2 cup Chickpeas (cooked)
- 1 Carrot (medium, peeled, grated)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the sweet potato to the baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- Add the peanut butter, water, lime juice, and tamari to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake the jar until well combined.
- Layer the ingredients in a mason jar in the following order: peanut dressing, cabbage, quinoa, sweet potato, cucumber, edamame, chickpeas, and carrot. When ready to eat, shake well and dump into a bowl. Enjoy!
2 servings
