Hi lovelies,
We’re back with another episode about Food As Medicine.
This time, we focus on your cycle (if you have one).
It’s short, informative, and packed with good-for-you nuggets.
Enjoy!
If you want to skip to the good bits:
Four Phases
02:00 — What to know about the 4 phases of your cycle
Menstruation Phase
05:47 — Honoring the misunderstood phase
Food as Medicine: Cacao is great for menstrual pain. And don’t forget your iron! Meat is great if you eat it.
Follicular Phase
11:53 — Get out there!
Food as Medicine: Citrus and broccoli sprouts are amazing during this time
Ovulation Phase
12:50 — A super short window and the perfect time for social connection
Food as Medicine: Whole grains for the win
Luteal Phase
14:29 — A powerful time for creativity and creation
Food as Medicine: Leafy greens are great. Flax is huge for PMS mitigation.
Follicular Phase
24:11 — The goal-setting time
Food as Medicine: support the microbiome. Fermented foods are great for this. Apple Cider vinegar is wonderful too. Kefir is another good option.
Good to know
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Recommended reading:
Her Blood Is Gold by Lara Owen
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Jenny
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