Serves 2
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1⁄2 cup chopped red peppers
- 1⁄2 avocado, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1⁄4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, or pine nuts, or almonds if desire
- fresh herbs like basil or dill add good flavor
- 3 Cherry tomatoes cut in half
Dijon Dressing
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1⁄2 tablespoons Braggs Amino Acids apple cider vinegar
A little lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
I often find myself and the women I work with getting caught up in numbers. Grams of protein, fat, and carbs are always questions on the mind. While it is true that vibrant health and Happy Hormones come from eating a balanced diet including these three macronutrients, we can’t forget about the micronutrients.
Those of course are your vitamins and minerals. So many of us are deficient because we don’t eat enough produce. Having a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you need to be vegan. It simply means making plants (aka fruits and veggies) the main staple of your diet.
When it comes to choosing the best get-my-glow-on veggies, the more colorful the better. This is part of the reason why I LOVE this spinach salad. It’s super easy to make, keeps in the fridge, it’s full of glow-getting nutrients and it tastes pretty bomb.
Here are some more reasons to love this easy salad:
Quinoa
Quinoa/amaranth/buckwheat
Rich in vitamins/minerals that are crucial for thyroid health.
Avocado
Avocado helps to balance sugars (insulin regulation–diabetes), supports adrenal function, and contains high levels of energy-boosting vitamin B5. It is a great healthy fat.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite seeds to recommend for women with hormonal imbalances. They can be used in seed cycling to balance irregular or bothersome periods. Pumpkin seeds are full of zinc, which enhances immunity, contributes to glowing skin, helps produce healthy fertile eggs, and maintenance of hormone levels. There’s also quite a lot of Magnesium in these little seeds- about 185mg per 1/4 cup!
