Hormone-Balancing Chia Pudding

Hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause and beyond can bring challenges like fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain. One of the simplest ways to support balance is with a nutrient-dense breakfast designed to stabilize blood sugar, nurture digestion, and gently support estrogen and progesterone levels. Chia pudding is an easy, make-ahead option that nourishes your body while keeping your hormones in check.

Recipe: Hormone-Balancing Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup chia seeds

• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

• ¼ cup walnuts or almonds, chopped

• ½ cup fresh blueberries

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds (optional, for added phytoestrogen support)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sweetener if using.

2. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

4. When ready to eat, stir well and top with chopped nuts, blueberries, and ground flaxseeds.

5. Enjoy chilled!

How This Recipe Supports Hormone Balance

✨ Regulates Estrogen Metabolism
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, helping reduce inflammation and support healthy estrogen balance. Especially beneficial for Vata-Kapha blends, this recipe provides grounding yet light nourishment.

✨ Supports Gut Health
The fiber in chia and flaxseeds aids digestion and detoxification, ensuring excess estrogen is eliminated—preventing bloating, brain fog, and irritability.

✨ Balances Blood Sugar
The trio of healthy fats, fiber, and protein stabilizes blood sugar, reducing cravings, mood swings, and hot flashes.

✨ Boosts Progesterone Production
Walnuts and almonds are high in magnesium and zinc, minerals essential for progesterone support. This helps ease stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.

✨ Provides Essential Nutrients
Blueberries bring antioxidants and phytoestrogens—plant compounds that mimic estrogen—gently supporting balance while protecting against oxidative stress.

Ayurvedic Perspective

• Cooling & Nourishing: Helps calm Pitta symptoms like hot flashes and irritability.

• Grounding for Vata: Supports anxiety, restlessness, and sleep issues.

• Kapha Balance: If sluggishness or weight gain is present, add warming spices like ginger or turmeric to increase metabolism and circulation.

This breakfast is the perfect blend of modern hormone support and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. 🌿

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