Welcome to May’s wellness focus which includes discussion on hormone superfoods; mookaite crystal and working with the frequency of LOVE.

Superfoods are quite simply natural foods charged with antioxidants, vitality and health to support hormones, stress response, reproductive wellbeing and general health. I refer to this  “vitality” as Life Force or “prana”  – the living energy that encourages growth and repair.

Some of you may  follow me on social media including you tube channel. If  you do you know  I sing the praises of  following seasonal eating using nutritional therapy for your wellbeing. This month  I have included some delicious recipes which include some of the superfoods  recommended in the creation guidance cards  which I wrote some years ago. Please watch my video above!

Superfoods 1:  kefir

A natural product which, through fermentation, offers a wealth of good bacteria not only for your gut health but  the “good bacteria” within kefir is essential to maintain a healthy stress response, immune health and vaginal microbiome too.

A daily intake of kefir has been proved to support bone mass and include a good source of nutrients. The fermentation process of kefir results in a very low-lactose dairy drink; supports blood glucose balance; may help with reduction of allergies and skin disorders, eases various digestive conditions including bloating and irritable bowel symptoms, supports integrity of the intestinal lining and fabulous immune support.

Kefir is a source of numerous strains of probiotic bacteria, and these may include the following:

 

Kefir Smoothie: For the best kefir then I recommend you make your own. Simply purchase some kefir granules and mix with either  filtered water, coconut water, plant/nut milk or animal milk and leave overnight to ferment.  However, if you don’t have the time for that then you can buy it at most health food shops and at some supermarkets.  Like everything – quality is essential as many branded forms of kefir are high in sugar.

Mix kefir milk with a banana, a teaspoon of honey or Chywanaprash, 1 dessertspoon ground flaxseeds  and some  coconut oil  – blitz in the smoothie maker or blender to make a healthy breakfast.

Fertility Superfoods are potent hormone support and adaptogens (meaning they help your endocrine system).  There isn’t time to explain their full reasoning here but download  The Creation Fertility Guide To The Natural Super Foods for more information or scroll down to some other links to my blog articles.

Superfood 2. Fertility Truffles

4 heated dessertspoons ground almonds

1 tsp spirulina powder, 1 dessertspoon ground flaxseeds, 1-2 tbsp clear honey or Manuka honey

1 teaspoon rose water essence or vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder , for rolling the truffles in

In a bowl mix the almonds and the spirulina, then fold in the honey. Add the water until it turns into a paste. Shape into small balls, finally rolling the truffles in the cinnamon, to make a home-made treat.

This basic recipe can be made in many different formats I often add a teaspoon of raw cacao powder  in place of the  spirulina and add some grated ginger.  In fact – you do not need to call them “fertility truffles” but something else so you can add whatever takes your fancy.  Experiment with any of the superfoods I have discussed including maca, cacao, ginger root, lime, ground pecans, walnuts, brazils or coconut instead of the almonds or replace with pea protein.  Just be aware you may add a little more fluid or honey to the mixture to get the right consistency!

(I have made some delicious ginger and lime truffles with ground coconut but you could add Goji berries or most of the other superfoods)

Goji Berries   Gingko

Traditionally regarded as support for longevity, strength building and for sexual potency Energetically strengthens faith and belief (Spagyric medicine) and restores a good mood.  On the physical – remedy for mood fog, relieves over stimulated adrenals from stress (an adaptogen) and an excellent anti-oxidant

Hormone Superfoods 3. Raw Banana Nut Bars  

This recipe is super easy and full of hormone nutrients.  You can use any nuts that suit your needs – walnuts, brazils, almonds or even a nut butter if you prefer – all are high in protein and omegas.  Bananas are a super convenience  superfood, high in antioxidants, potassium; magnesium and fibre. They can help blood sugar regulation and full of resistant starch and fibre which is great for the digestive tract.

You will need half a cup of mashed banana

2 scoops vanilla or pea protein  powder,

Quarter cup raw almonds or a nut of your choice

2 tablespoons raw coconut flour (Sukrin Brand is excellent)

1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence and half a teaspoon cinnamon powder

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth. Roll out onto a plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Cut into four pieces.  Keep refrigerated.

 

Superfoods 4: Super Brekkie:

1 dessertspoon buckwheat oats or quinoa

1 handful of berries – blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, whatever is in season)

1 sachet Chia Seeds

1 dessertspoon organic maca  and 150ml kefir

Optional:  Manuka honey, Chywanaprash

Layer the buckwheat oats, berries, maca and chai in layers with the kefir.  Preferably leave overnight in fridge to settle but you can make and eat immediately!

 

Peruvian Maca   Chywanaprash

Use for thousands of year to support hormonal function, stamina and libido Reputed to be The Elixir of Life! Delicious traditional Indian food, renowned as a pure and natural nutritional tonic containing Amla Fruit and Indian Gooseberry it is a potent natural source of vitamin C and an antioxidant and is believed to boost fertility and a healthy libido.

 

To Drink: Chai

1-2 organic green tea bags, tea pot of boiling water, half a cinnamon stick or pinch dried cinnamon

2-3 green cardamom pods, pinch saffron, pinch dried ginger or a little grated root ginger, Honey or chywanaprash to taste (optional)

In a saucepan pour in a tea pot of boiling water. Add cinnamon, cardamom pods, saffron and ginger plus the green tea bags. Add a glug of honey (Manuka is best) and simmer for about 5 minutes.  Drain and return to tea pot.  The end result is a fragrant tea which is a powerful antioxidant.

 

Propolis Bee Pollen Royal Jelly

Contains a wide range of nutrients, co-enzymes a more! A great foodstuff for stimulating cellular growth, building energy and endurance, relieving constipation and builds the immune function and has been used to support radiation treatment. Enhances vitality, fertility and a natural antihistamine

 

Superfoods 5. Hot Toddy Superfood

This is a wonderful warming drink which is immune boosting.

Half a teaspoon of each of these in dried powdered form  :

Cinnamon, ginger root or powder, black pepper or cayenne pepper, turmeric (root or powder) – add  honey and lime zest plus squeeze of lime juice.

Fresh: half a cinnamon stick, 1-4 black peppers, half a teaspoon ground ginger root and half a teaspoon ground fresh turmeric root. – Add honey and squeeze of lime or lemon juice and small amount of zest.

Add  500ml boiling water and stand for about 5 minutes.  Strain and drink throughout the day.

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Justine Evans ND – Seasonal Health Expert and Hormone Alchemist Justine offers a multi dimensional approach to  hormone health  integrating  Nutritional Therapy with alchemy and yogic philosophy. Call 07747 133170 to book an appointment with her now.

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