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I’m sharing the best plant based foods for each phase throughout my cycle this month! Right now, I’m in the follicular phase
The follicular phase is the phase right after your period, when your body prepares to release an egg (#ovulation). It can also be considered as the “spring” season in your body! Each ovary has hundreds of thousands of follicles, which are sacs of cells containing an immature egg at the center. The pituitary gland is signaled to release FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) to stimulate a number of follicles to grow (but only one will win!). The maturing follicles release estradiol to thicken the uterine lining for implantation, should the egg become fertilized. > Think new beginnings and trying new things, creativity, happier mood, brain optimization, increased energy and awakening libido > All of this internal work requires proper nutrients for healthy, maturing follicles and lots of healthy fats! The foods listed above contain high levels of vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, monounsaturated fats and fiber. Other foods to focus on include olives, asparagus, peas, cherries, plums, pomegranates, all the nut butter, vinegar-based sauces and dressings, broccoli sprouts and sprouted mung beans > other supplements to consider for the follicular phase: zinc, iodine & selenium, vitamin B6 and probiotics
Do you like these more informative-type posts?!! I sure do love to share them #follicularphase #cyclephases #menstrualcycle #fertilityfood #plantbasedfoods
How you look after yourself during each phase of your cycle is going to influence how you experience your period. So, knowing what you can do to specifically support your hormones during each phase is going to make menstruation that much more enjoyable & less symptomatic. ☀️ This is me in my follicular phase! Spending day 8 of my cycle really re-connecting with myself, journaling & setting new intentions! The perfect time to do this as the hormonal effect on the brain inspires creativity & new beginnings! ☀️ As the follicular phase follows menstruation, it’s important to replenish the loss of nutrients from your period - so foods rich in iron are especially important along with helping to metabolise rising estrogen levels with foods rich in fibre (cruciferous vege!) ☀️ Any other ladies cycle syncing with me give me a ♀️ what phase are you in?
We ❤️ this from @brightgirlhealth - your Menstrual Cycle is more than ovulation and menstruation - and more than fertile/infertile - there are 4 hormone phases! Each represents a new hormonal shift. You can watch your hormones rise and fall on the DaysyView app (a 28 day cycle is just an average, not a norm) ❤️
Late in the day, but my Monday meal prep is finally done ✅ & it only took me about an hour & a half to do it all (dishes included!) Details
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• Organic chicken thighs rubbed with garlic, whole grain mustard, a little pure maple syrup, some avocado oil, & salt n pepper.
• Roasted green beans with avocado oil, chopped cashews & nutritional yeast.
• Multi-colored roasted carrots with coconut oil, cinnamon, almond butter, & pink salt.
• Roasted zucchini rounds.
• Steamed broccoli.
• Kale basil vegan pesto (recipe on my story!)
• @traderjoes organic greens blend, avocados , & @miyokos_kitchen black ash nut cheese.
Want to know more about what’s happening to your body, your desire for sex, and your behavior during difference phases of your cycle. Did you know, for example, that many people report highest sexual arousal during the mid to late follicular phase? When is that and what does it mean? Read my link in bio to learn more about the four different phases of your cycle- menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal- and how they can impact you throughout the month. #menstrualcycle #ovulation #menstruation #fertility #follicularphase #lutealphase #trackingfertility @bloodmilkwomen @corawomen @duvet_days
S A T U R D A Y
Shredz. .
Woke up a little leaner than intended this weekend, after missing my calorie target the previous 2 days, and not getting quite enough carbs in the night before. Solved that in a big way today (Big carb refeed) - looking forward to seeing how I look in the morning after I inflate a little overnight from the carbs. #follicularphase
#ectolife
Other telling signs my body is happy:
Skin is in great condition - no spots, no dry patches, no breakouts
Minimal/No inflammation ⭕️ Any areas of fat are soft and therefore easily mobilised and removed
Zero cravings outside of my permitted “cheats” or “treats”
〽️ Cortisol cycle is on point - waking up naturally at 4-5am, ready for sleep by 9pm each day .
Feeling like my body is absolutely thriving at the moment. Looking forward to a productive day tomorrow, beginning with markets and some mea prep, then heading down to Bondi to enjoy this beautiful weather!
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Happy weekend everybody
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SBxx
Cysters get to know your cycle better ❤️
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Our seed cycling challenge is most over For us irregular cycle gals we’ve been following the moon and we are about to head into a new moon which means cycling the end of the laurel phase and coming into the
Follicular phase
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Support your body with exactly what it needs thanks to @theglowingfridge , she has put it perfectly
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The follicular phase is the phase right after your period, when your body prepares to release an egg (#ovulation). It can also be considered as the “spring” season in your body! .
Each ovary has hundreds of thousands of follicles, which are sacs of cells containing an immature egg at the center. The pituitary gland is signaled to release FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) to stimulate a number of follicles to grow (but only one will win!). The maturing follicles release estradiol to thicken the uterine lining for implantation, should the egg become fertilized. > Think new beginnings and trying new things, creativity, happier mood, brain optimization, increased energy and awakening libido > All of this internal work requires proper nutrients for healthy, maturing follicles and lots of healthy fats! .
WHY EAT THE FOODS ABOVE?
The foods listed above contain high levels of vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, monounsaturated fats and fiber. Other foods to focus on include olives, asparagus, peas, cherries, plums, pomegranates, all the nut butter, vinegar-based sauces and dressings, broccoli sprouts and sprouted mung beans > other supplements to consider for the follicular phase: zinc, iodine & selenium, vitamin B6 and probiotics
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+info @theglowingfridge
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Seed Cycling Balls! ♀️
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If you're seed cycling, grinding seeds every day can get annoying after a while. I really like these no bake balls as a form of seed cycling meal prep. (See my post with the jars of seeds a little while ago for more info about seed cycling).
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I made these for my FOLLICULAR phase (estrogen dominant), so I used flax and pumpkin seeds. You can exchange for sesame and sunflower seeds in your LUTEAL phase (progesterone dominant).
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Recipe adapted from @carrotsncake (I took out the protein powder that she calls for):
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup almond butter, smooth
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp honey
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Mix together and make into balls. Roll in toppings like coconut if you want! Let cool in the fridge on a plate for a little while so they thicken up.
This is what -ing your health looks like on this particular Friday night: accepting the fact that my only workout all week was an exhausting 15-block walk to @wholefoods and back, drinking more liquids than one can fathom, and watching sex and the city alongside a big bowl of all things green (zoodles, steamed broccoli, @gothamgreens pesto, and 1/2 an avocado).
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This is healing at it's finest, if you ask me. And you better lieve I’ll be back stronger than ever