Hormone Balance Recipes: Brilliant Broccoli Salad

Simple Nutritionist Approved Hormone Balance Lunch Recipes for PCOS and Perimenopause

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including thyroid, metabolism, mood, reproduction, and growth.

The balance of our hormones starts to shift in our 40's, which is when perimenopause normally starts.

Hormonal imbalance can cause a wide range of symptoms such as anxiety, problems sleeping, weight gain, digestive issues, hair loss, hot flushes and night sweats.

The Hormones Metabolism and Weight Loss Connection

A healthy diet filled with key nutrients can support your hormone health if you are struggling with PCOS or perimenopause symptoms.

The nutrients in our meals provide the essential building blocks for both our hormones and our metabolism, which are both important pieces of the weight loss puzzle.

Why You Should Try This Hormone Balancing Broccoli Salad Recipe

Cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts) and leafy greens (like spinach and Swiss chard) play a crucial role in hormone balance due to their rich nutrient profile.

These vegetables contain compounds like indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which support the liver’s detoxification processes, helping to break down and eliminate excess oestrogen.

This is particularly important in conditions like oestrogen dominance, which can contribute to symptoms such as weight gain, PMS, and perimenopausal discomfort.

Leafy greens are also packed with magnesium and B vitamins, which help regulate stress hormones and support energy production. Their high fibre content further aids gut health, which is essential for hormone metabolism and overall balance.

Adding a variety of these nutrient-dense vegetables to your diet can naturally support hormonal health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well-being.

Here is a delicious and healthy recipe featuring the brilliant hormone balancing broccoli and kale with the super grain quinoa. It's perfect for a filling lunch or a light dinner.

Brilliant Broccoli, Kale and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets

• 2 cups of kale

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Steam or roast the broccoli florets and kale until they are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, kale, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and chopped parsley.

3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Make sure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Add the broccoli florets to the quinoa mixture and gently toss to incorporate.

6. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.

7. Serve the broccoli and quinoa salad as a side dish or a light lunch. It can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated as meal prep for later use.

Hormone Balancing Lunch Recipes for PCOS and Perimenopause

This hormone balancing recipe is suitable for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. It supports hormone health and combines all the nutritional benefits of broccoli, kale, quinoa, and healthy fats from almonds and olive oil.

Dried cranberries are lovely and sweet with the freshness of parsley and lemon juice. I like to add a piece of grilled salmon, a poached egg or roasted chickpeas for extra protein and nutrients.

It's a filling lunch recipe that provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to support hormonal health and weight management.

Here are some more of my healthy nutritionist approved recipes that support hormone balance and metabolic health.

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