By The Green Parent
04th November 2022
Cycle Syncing
Fluctuating hormone levels mean that our nutritional, exercise and health needs vary at different times of the month. A simple way to optimise our health is to work in tune with these natural rhythms by adapting our diet and exercise regime accordingly. This is called ‘cycle syncing’.
Should you want to try cycle syncing, the following recipe is flagged for the stage it best supports.
- Follicular Phase days 6-13
- Ovulatory Phase days 14-18
- Luteal Phase days 19-28
- Menstrual Phase days 1-5
Overnight Teff Breakfast Bowl With Chia Jam - Ovulatory Phase days 14-18
Teff — an Ethiopian grain — should be a staple in any hormone-healthy diet and it’s subtle, delicate flavour makes it super versatile to cook with. From thick chocolate pancakes served with juicy cherries, to this quick and easy, tummy happy, overnight porridge. It’s high in iron, magnesium and zinc – all key nutrients for optimal hormone health. Teff is also known for being fibre rich, promoting a healthy, thriving environment in your gut, vital for a flourishing body and happy mind. Paired with high-fat probiotic coconut yogurt, this recipe will help banish any unwelcome bloat from slightly out of whack hormones, boost energy levels and the immune system, setting you up for whatever the day may throw at you.
SERVES 1
Prep: 5 minutes, soaking overnight
- 120ml dairy-free coconut yogurt
- 50g teff grain
- 1 tbsp milled flaxseeds
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (preferably Ceylon)
- a fistful of fresh raspberries
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp nut butter of choice
- Measure out the coconut yogurt in a bowl and add the teff, flaxseeds and cinnamon. Give everything a good mix before transferring into a jar to stand overnight.
- The next morning, make a quick chia jam by mashing the raspberries together with the chia seeds and allowing to sit for five minutes. Spoon the jam onto the soaked teff, to serve, and finish with a generous spoonful of nut butter, if you wish.
More inspiration
READ The Happy Balance by Megan Hallett and Nicole Jardim (£20 White Lion Publishing)
LEARN Take Nicole’s course on hormone imbalances at nicolejardim.com
