Craving a hormone-balancing meal? Try our Kale & Pesto Pasta recipe, designed to support your health.
Ingredients:
-1 large handful of basil
-1 large handful of spinach
-2 cloves of garlic
-Juice of 1 lemon
-1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1/4 cup olive oil
-Water (until desired consistency)
-Your favourite pasta
-Extra kale (for sautéing)
-Parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps:
1. Blend basil, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, salt, pepper, olive oil, and water until desired texture.
2. Boil your favourite pasta according to package instructions.
3. Sauté extra kale in a pan.
4. Combine cooked pasta, sautéed kale, and pesto sauce.
Serve topped with extra pumpkin seeds and Parmesan.
This dish not only satisfies your cravings but also supports your body’s natural rhythms. Pumpkin seeds and dark leafy greens like kale are a powerhouse combo, rich in zinc, lignans, B vitamins, iron, and more. They help clear excess estrogen, prep for progesterone, and ease muscle cramps. Give it a try and let us know your thoughts! 🌿
Recipe by our Trusted Naturopathic Advisor - Emi Hodgeson