It’s the week before your period and you’re bloated, tired, cranky, and craving all the sweets/carbs. Tale as old as time.
And while we firmly believe in honoring your cravings, we also understand that super processed, sugary foods can end up making those PMS symptoms worse. It can be a real catch-22.
So when Kourt sent us this hormone-helping recipe by @alexismswan in the Poosh gc, we knew we had to share it with you. It’s packed with ingredients that support you during your luteal phase, which starts around 10 to 12 days before your period.
Quick refresher: There are four phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal), and our hormones fluctuate with these phases. By syncing our food choices to our cycle, we can ease unwanted symptoms and become more in tune with our bodies.
Now, back to this yummy little chia pudding recipe and why it’s the perfect luteal phase snack. Higher progesterone levels in the beginning of this phase can make digestion wonky, so high fiber foods like chia seeds help move things along. Fiber also helps regulate hunger and balance blood sugar.
In addition to fiber, chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have powerful anti-inflammatory effects that may help with cramping. (They’re also important for brain health.)
Potassium-rich bananas and magnesium-rich walnuts may also help with symptoms during the luteal phase.
And we can’t wrap things up without giving a shout-out to superfood spirulina. It contains energy-boosting nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.
Get the recipe below.
Picture Credit: @alexismswan
Picture Credit: @alexismswan
Banana Nut Chia Pudding
| Recipe Type | Dietary Info | Serving Size | Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snack | Vegan/Vegetarian | 1 | 5 min | 5 min |
Ingredients:
Chia pudding:
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/2-1 banana (depending on how sweet you want it)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon blue spirulina
1 cup milk or milk alternative
Walnut cream:
1/3 cup walnuts
3 dates
1/4 cup milk or milk alternative
Instructions:
1. Combine all pudding ingredients in a bowl, and mix until well blended.
2. Cover, and let it set in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight..
3. While the pudding is chilling, make the walnut cream by adding all the ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth.
4. Serve the chia pudding in a bowl or mug, and top with the walnut cream. (You can also top with a dollop of coconut cream.)
5. Enjoy!
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