Grown Up Tomato Soup
I wanted something light and colourful for lunch this week but the weather was a bit mixed so I fancied soup rather than salads. The result was this sunshine in a bowl grown up tomato soup (butternut squash, tomato and pepper soup). Approx ingredients are shown in the pictures if you want to try it.
During the follicular phase when hormone and energy levels are low after menstruation, and rising towards ovulation, it can be a good time to incorporate phytoestrogens (plant based compounds that mimic the body’s natural oestrogen). So think lots of colourful veggies and I like to include tempeh (fermented soy) and soy milk, berries, broccoli and flaxseed amongst other things.
Relatively low oestrogen can also be the case during perimenopause and menopause, as hormone levels are adjusting and rebalancing, and so including phytoestrogens can be helpful. (At other points when estrogen is dominant, different foods can help balance things (more to come)).
During the follicular phase light fresh, colourful foods, lean protein, and energy sustaining grains can all help with energy levels and hormone regulation. Including some fermented foods such as tempeh and sauerkraut can be beneficial for gut health and contribute to regulation of oestrogen levels in the body. Follicular phase can be a good time to try new things, so new recipes, activities, and
I’ll keep sharing more as I learn and try but if you want to delve in more, In The Flo audiobook is really good. #inharmonywithyourbody #inharmonywithyourmind #inharmonywitheverything #inharmonywithothers #eatwellmovemorefeelbetter #cyclesynching #intheflo