Menopause Friendly · High Fiber · Mediterranean
Flax and Soy Hormone Support Bowl
Two of the best-studied foods for midlife, in a bowl you would eat anyway.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 2
- Protein
- 27g
- Fiber
- 14g
Why this works
Ground flaxseed and whole soy foods both have evidence for supporting menopausal symptom load and cardiovascular health.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups shelled edamame
- 1.5 cups cooked barley or farro
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 cups roasted broccoli
- 1 cup shredded carrot and red cabbage
- 1/4 cup tahini, juice of 1 lemon, 1 small garlic clove
- Pumpkin seeds and parsley
Method
- 1Whisk the tahini, lemon, grated garlic, and enough water to make a pourable sauce.
- 2Warm the grain and edamame together.
- 3Build the bowls with grain, edamame, broccoli, and raw vegetables.
- 4Sprinkle the flaxseed over the top and finish with sauce, seeds, and parsley.
Yvette's tip
Buy flaxseed ground and keep it in the freezer, the oils go rancid fast at room temperature.
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