Seed cycling jars
A gentle seed ritual you can make in 10 minutes.
Watch the videoSimple, natural and only four ingredients.
Seed cycling is a traditional ritual where you eat different seeds in each half of your cycle. The research is still early, but these seeds are full of fibre, healthy fats and minerals, so it's a lovely daily habit either way.
First half of your cycle (day 1 to ovulation): 1 tbsp ground flax and 1 tbsp ground pumpkin seeds a day. Second half (ovulation to your next period): 1 tbsp ground sesame and 1 tbsp ground sunflower seeds a day.
The recipe
Metric, with cups in brackets- Jar one, first half of your cycle
- About 100g (⅔ cup) flaxseeds
- About 100g (⅔ cup) pumpkin seeds
- Jar two, second half of your cycle
- About 100g (⅔ cup) sesame seeds
- About 100g (⅔ cup) sunflower seeds
Grind the flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds together in a high speed blender or coffee grinder. Spoon into a 250ml (8oz) jar and label it.
Do the same with the sesame and sunflower seeds.
Keep both jars in the fridge or freezer so the seeds stay fresh.
Stir 2 tbsp a day into yoghurt, oats, smoothies or salads. Start with less if that feels like a lot.
Make it a rhythm. Consistency is the point.
My Nourish3 Method is simple: protein, healthy fat and fibre whenever you eat. Stir your seeds into Greek yoghurt with berries for a breakfast with protein, healthy fat and fibre. Or add them to your favourite smoothie, or sprinkle them over your favourite grain, like brown rice.
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