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Improve your digestion
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The intestinal tract aka known as ‘the gut’ as trending on all your social media feeds, is a vital piece of the happy hormone puzzle you are currently building, and the next domino that needs to be stable to achieve happy hormones.
The gut is responsible for breaking down and absorbing nutrients food to build the hormones you need as well as eliminating hormones that you don’t need from the body on a daily basis.
The main steps to nurture your gut includes reducing inflammatory foods and supporting a healthy gut lining which will relieve symptoms such as PMS, period pain, peri- and menopausal symptoms.
Trust your gut
The gut is called the ‘second brain’ as it has its own nervous system and is in constant communication with the brain.
As you are nurturing your gut health this week, also spend some time journaling to tune in with your intuitive thoughts and feelings.
Your intuition is especially heightened in your luteal and menstrual phases of your cycle, so use these phases to your advantage.
This week includes: 🎥 9.35 minutes of video | 📄 Dinner recipe pack & tracker | 📄 BONUS: Parasite cleanse
Food focus for the week:
Eat a digestible dinner
& focus on eating mindfully
Avoid cow’s dairy, processed vegetable oils & gluten
The next step in the holistic approach to balanced blood sugar levels. You can implement this step this week:
BONUS: Parasite cleanse over full moon
Parasites are living organisms such as tapeworms, roundworms, pinworms, whipworms, and hookworms. They are found in our environment especially if we have pets or eat meat sources such as pork.
They may consume your food causing hunger, or cause intestinal discomfort as well as feed off your red blood cells, causing anemia.
Signs that you might have an excess of parasites in your body:
- Anal itching
- Moodiness
- Irritability
- Low iron levels
- Insomnia
- Joint pains
- Digestive issue
- They may even contribute to
irregular periods
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a powdered bone broth instead of making my own?
Yes, you can buy a good powdered options from Harvest Table online:
https://harvesttable.co.za/shop/product-category/collagen-powder-and-granules?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8YyuBhBSEiwA5R3-ExMi-vs6LKVtk6O6cYfjadl2zwsO1D2B9a2dihlQ5YKd8KP7d4n49BoCr18QAvD_BwE
Is there a vegan option instead of bone broth?
There are a few other options available such as this vegan protein powder from Harvest Table:
https://harvesttable.co.za/shop/product/vegan-protein-powder-collagen
Do I have to only eat vegetables for dinner or can I include an animal protein?
Animal proteins take longer to digest, therefore we recommend to eat them when your digestive fire is the ‘hottest’ to help them digest, which is in the middle of the day.
However, you can still include fish for dinner if you like to add an animal protein at night.
This week's reflection
What did you notice in regards to your sleep and energy after eating digestible dinners this week? Let us know in the comments.
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The Happy Hormone Club Kitchen is jam packed with wholefood recipes that will keep your hormones happy while loved by the whole family.
The content in this programme has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. This content is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Always work with a qualified healthcare practitioner when making changes to your medication, diet or overall healthcare plan.
