Yes—PMS, menstrual, and menopause support meals are powerful opportunities for conscious, functional nourishment. Here’s a focused idea that supports hormonal balance, blood building, mood regulation, and soothing warmth:
Blood & Moon Stew
Hormone-Nourishing | Iron-Rich | Anti-Inflammatory Comfort
Tagline: “For when your body speaks louder—feed it with fire and earth.”
1. Concept Overview
This stew is designed for PMS, menstrual flow, perimenopause, or post-menopause support. It’s warming, spiced, rich in iron, minerals, and grounding root vegetables, with blood-building herbs and hormone-supportive fats.
This is the bowl you crave when you feel tender, crampy, bloated, moody—or just more you than usual.
2. Core Ingredients (Single Pot / 2–3 Servings)
Base:
• Red lentils or soaked mung dal (rich in iron + protein)
• Simmered in mineral-rich veggie or bone broth
• Optional: add quinoa or barley for thickness
Roots & Veg:
• Beet cubes (blood builder)
• Sweet potato or squash (soothing and starchy)
• Fennel (reduces bloating and estrogen balance)
• Spinach or kale (iron, magnesium, calcium)
• Garlic and red onion (immune and detox support)
Herbs + Spices:
• Cinnamon stick
• Fresh ginger (anti-inflammatory, cramp relief)
• Cumin, coriander, fennel seeds (bloating + digestion)
• Clove or star anise (optional—warming)
• Sea salt + black pepper to taste
3. Finishing Touches:
• Olive oil or ghee drizzle (for fat-soluble hormone absorption)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro
• Squeeze of lemon for iron absorption
• Optional: spoonful of tahini or dollop of coconut yogurt
4. Functional Add-Ins (Optional):
• Shatavari (Ayurvedic herb for feminine balance)
• Maca powder (energy, hormone modulation)
• Reishi (calm, adaptogenic balance)
Add small amounts to broth or stir in just before serving
5. Benefits at a Glance:
• Iron-rich (lentils, beets, greens)
• Anti-inflammatory (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon)
• Blood-sugar stabilizing
• Cramp relief + bloating support
• Supports mood, energy, and hormonal resilience
6. Conscious Eating Ritual:
• Wrap yourself in warmth (blanket, candlelight, soft light)
• Say inwardly: “This is my time to receive.”
• Chew slowly. Rest after. Breathe deeply.
• Pair with herbal tea like raspberry leaf, chamomile, or fennel-lavender
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