Recipes
The best way to combat period pain & PMS is with nutrient dense foods rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals essential for healthy, happy hormones!
This smoothie recipe is full of ingredients that particularly support hormones & make periods less painful!
So, what's in it?
- Bananas – Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and potassium, which can help to reduce water retention & bloating. Too little potassium can also cause muscle cramping — the last thing you want when you have period pain!
- Pineapple – Pineapple is a great source of manganese, a nutrient that may help fight against PMS-related irritability.
- Luna's Gold Superfood Blend – This blend contains adaptogenic herbs & spices such as certified organic Turmeric & Ginger which have anti-inflammatory effects & have been shown in studies to help with period pain & PMS reduction.
- Avocado - Avocado is full of healthy fats that are needed in the production of hormones
- Earth Seeds - Our Moonbox blend of certified organic Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds & Sesame Seeds which provide your body with the essential fatty acids, protein & fibre to support estrogen metabolism, hormone production & reduce inflammation
- Spinach - fibre is essential for supporting a thriving gut microbiome & the healthy metabolism of estrogen
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tsp Luna’s Gold Superfood Latte Blend
- ½ Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Earth Seeds
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup filtered water or your favourite plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat etc)
Optional Additions For Extra Protein: 1 scoop plant-based protein powder or collagen.
Method:
1. Place all ingredients into a blender & blend on high for 3 minutes until a smoothie consistency.
2. Enjoy a few times a week for most cycle benefits
