Simple Salad
Seed Blend: Sesame and Sunflower
The best foods for your luteal phase are rich in Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6. These assist in decreasing cravings for sugar and carbohydrates which increase your inflammatory response.
INGREDIENTS:
The Salad:
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1 Cup organic spinach
- 2 organic tomato wedges
- ¼ cup chopped or sliced cucumber
- 2 TBSP sesame/sunflower seed blend sprinkled on top
The Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive or sesame oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar (rice vinegar if using sesame oil)
- ½ in piece ginger root
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ of a small onion
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Season with salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place all ingredients into a blender and pulse until well incorporated. Drizzle 1-2 TBSP of dressing over salad.