Supremo coffee alternative for these warmer mornings with all good things for your gut. You are reading part 6 of the harmonising hormones series.
I would love to share this recipe with you first! It is such a winner for anyone who enjoys a delicious blend and wants to support their gut microbiome which is not just essential for digestion and metabolism but also your hormones and mental health.
I will delve into the details on why replacing caffeine is pure kindness to you and your hormones in part 7 of this series. We will delve into the specifics of why anyone trying to conceive or pregnant may especially wish to find alternative drinks.
Ingredients:
- 100ml of kefir
- 1/2 froze banana
- 1/2 cup milk (I used soy)
- 1/2 cup water (or replace with more milk if you prefer creamier)
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2tsp nutmeg
- pinch of pepper
Simply blend the above and enjoy of a steamy sunny morning or as an afternoon perk up.
More on the wonder ingredients
The spices cinnamon, nutmeg and turmeric are anti-inflammatory and assist with blood sugar regulation
Kefir is a source of beneficial bacteria that can build your gut microbiome and enhance your immune system
Banana is a source of resistent starch and fibre to aid with digestion
Lemon juice is a wonderful source of vitamin c, a powerful anti-oxidant as well as a promoter of stomach acids which are needed for your gut to absorb the nutrients in food
There is a bidirectional relationship between your gut and hormones where a healthy gut facilities a healthy hormonal balance and a healthy hormonal balance supports your gut health. For example; not having a diverse abundance of good bacteria in your gut can lead to constipation, constipation can lead to your body reabsorbing the excess oestrogen hormone that was destined for discard and this can create an oestrogen dominance. Oestrogen dominance can overpower your thyroid hormone which regulates digestion and metabolism. This can become a horrific cycle of worse constipation and worse imbalance but can be alleviated through diet and lifestyle intervention which you have the power to implement!
One powerful step towards this is cutting down on caffeine which blunts sex hormone production and adding in fermented and anti-inflammatory foods to boost your gut health!
Further resources and reading:
https://www.plateandcanvas.com/your-gut-health-and-hormones-7-ways-theyre-connected
Cobrdova, V. (2017). A Whole New Way to Eat : 135+ Feel-Good Recipes from about Life. (1st ed.). Murdoch Books Pty Limited.
Keenan, M. J., Zhou, J., Hegsted, M., Pelkman, C., Durham, H. A., Coulon, D. B., & Martin, R. J. (2015). Role of Resistant Starch in Improving Gut Health, Adiposity, and Insulin Resistance. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 6(2), 198–205. https://doi.org/10.3945/an.114.007419
Nuffer, W., Tall Bull, S., Bakhach, H., & Nuffer, M. (2023). Sweetly Improving Sugars? Reviewing Cinnamon’s Effects on Blood Glucose. Journal of Medicinal Food, 26(1), 68–73. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2022.0073
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