THE smoothie for Perimenopause! 
Designed for women 40+ who want to prepare their body to breeze through perimenopause with grace, and those already in the throws of perimenopause who are desperate to reduce their tumultuous symptoms.
Choc + Blueberry smoothie options, with more on the way.
If you joined me at the masterclass this week, you'll know how significantly beneficial this smoothie is for this particular stage of life.
The functional and carefully curated ingredients work to:
1. Help balance your estrogen and progesterone levels by:
a) Assist in flushing out excess estrogen
- Through the specific inclusion of nutrients known to work their hormonal magic like phytoestrogens, good fats, B6 + calcium.
- Supporting phase 1 + 2 detoxification through 4 types of cruciferous vegetables, bile-producing foods, magneisum and choline.
- Support phase 3 detoxification through the inclusion of a significant amount of fibre.
b) Encouraging progesterone production through plenty of good fats and calcium
c) The inclusion of maca powder as an adaptogen, shown to help balance hormones as needed.
2. Decrease mental health symptoms and increase brain function by:
- Supporting a robust microbiome through diversity of plant foods (15) + quantity of fibre (72-100% of your RDI).
- Providing good levels of Vitamin B6 and choline.
- Maca powder as an adaptogen to improve memory and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
3. Decrease menopausal health risks:
- Estrogen based cancers (breast, ovary and uterine)
Including foods studied to be supportive of preventing cancer
- Heart disease
Specific nutrients to promote heart health: good fats for good HDL cholesterol production, foods known to reduce blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, and angiogenic foods rich in ellagic acid.
- Insulin resistance + Type 2 Diabetes
Supports a healthy insulin response with complex carbohydrates, protein and good fats.
- Bone + Muscle Mass Loss
Through plenty of quality glycine and protein.
3. Support Hormone Balance with Zinc
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Essential for Hormone Production
Cholesterol converts into hormones like progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol, requiring zinc for this conversion.
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Combat Modern Zinc Deficiency
Due to soil depletion, zinc is less available in many foods. Without optimal levels, the conversion of cholesterol into hormones can't occur efficiently, often leading to increased cholesterol levels during perimenopause.
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Obtain Zinc from Food
The Perimenopause Smoothie provides 36% (Banana Blueberry recipe, 28% Choc Ginger recipe) of the recommended daily intake of zinc through wholefood ingredients, helping support efficient hormone production.
How amazing is that?! The power of food is incredible, and the PeriMeno Smoothie is designed to help you through this transition with the utmost care. Embrace the benefits of this nutrient-packed smoothie to support your hormone balance and overall well-being during perimenopause.