Happy Easter to those celebrating, and happy Sunday Funday to everyone! Whether you're relaxing, having fun with family, or spending the day outside, I hope you have an amazing day. Tell us what you're up to today!

I promise it won't be cheesy..

So..we need to talk. After 8 years of plant-based living, I've been doing a lot of reflecting. A lot of research. And I've come to a conclusion that I know is going to surprise you. The Plant-Powered Kitchen Club is going carnivore. Starting this month, we're retiring the lentils, putting down the tahini, and picking up the ribeye. Blood sugar balance, gut health, immune support? Apparently the answer is just steak. I'm so grateful for every smoothie we made together. Every black bean bite. Every matcha moment. But it's time. For more on why I decided to pivot, check out this video: https://youtu.be/mHfzU8Xvduw?si=Kfkq3nHqw9LURYor

I want to talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in the plant-based space, and that's how much what you eat directly affects your hormonal health. I spent a long time thinking that hormonal symptoms were just something you pushed through, the mood shifts, the bloating, the energy crashes in the second half of your cycle. And then I started paying closer attention to what I was actually putting on my plate, and things genuinely started to shift. Here's what I focus on and what I share with my clients: • 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆. Broccoli, kale, cabbage, and cauliflower contain a compound called DIM that supports your liver in metabolizing and clearing excess estrogen. If you're dealing with hormonal imbalance, this is one of the most targeted things you can do with food. 🥦 • 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘅𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆. Flaxseeds are rich in lignans, which are phytoestrogens that help modulate estrogen levels in the body, and the fiber supports the elimination of excess hormones through your gut. A tablespoon ground in your smoothie or oatmeal is all it takes. • 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹. Your hormones are literally made from fat, so if you're eating a low fat diet, your body doesn't have the raw materials it needs. Avocado, walnuts, hemp seeds, olive oil, these aren't optional extras, they're foundational. • 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. Excess estrogen gets reabsorbed into the bloodstream when your gut isn't clearing it efficiently, which is one of the reasons fiber matters so much. Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi help keep things moving the way they should. 🌿 • 𝗕𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹. Every time your blood sugar spikes and crashes, it creates a stress response in your body that affects cortisol, and cortisol affects everything else downstream. Stable blood sugar is genuinely one of the most underrated parts of hormonal health.

Happy Friday!! Okay I need to know, what is your win this week? Big or small, I want to hear it. Did you try a new recipe? Drink more water than usual? Get outside? Maybe you just made it through a really hard week and you're still here showing up. That counts too, more than you know. 💚 Drop it below! 👇 I'll go first... I stayed organized and got a lot of work done, while also fueling myself and increasing my movement. Now you! Can't wait to see how far you've come this week 🎉