Seed cycling mix

What is seed cycling?

The practice of eating or rotating seeds at certain phases throughout the menstrual cycle.

The whole food, nutrient-dense quality of seeds can provide us with the specific nutrients we need to promote the dominating hormone at its time of need (oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) to create a healthier cycle.

Seed cycling can support promotion of balanced cycles for those who experience irregular cycles as the seeds work to match a healthy hormonal flow. It also supports healthy liver and hormonal detoxification, reducing the chances of hormonal disturbances/PMS.

If you wish to learn more, Floliving and Russh explains further.

First half of cycle - days 1-14 until ovulation: Flax & Pumpkin 

Full of Omega 3, Zinc, Tryptophan - which promotes melatonin and serotonin 

Second half of cycle - days 15-28 until your period: Sesame and Sunflower 

Full of Vitamin E, Lignans, Zinc, Selenium to support liver and hormone detoxification, 

I blend mine up in the Nutra Bullet then store in a glass jar in the fridge to keep them fresh. Include in baking, top in yoghurt bowls, add to quiches.

If seed cycling is too much to remember, just simply eat seeds anyway! You will still reap the benefits of getting the good fats, vitamins and minerals in your diet.