Follicular Phase Power Salad 🌱

Support estrogen, boost energy, and fuel your body during your most creative, energized phase of the cycle.

If you’ve ever felt a surge of energy, clarity, and motivation right after your period, that’s no coincidence. 👏

Welcome to the Follicular Phase—aka your power phase—when estrogen starts to rise, and your body is primed for fresh ideas, new routines, and lighter, brighter meals.

This is the perfect time to focus on:

• Fiber-rich veggies to support gut and liver detox
• Bitter greens to gently move excess estrogen
• Healthy fats & organic protein to stabilize blood sugar
• Nutrients like zinc, B vitamins, and magnesium to prep for ovulation

Enter: my Follicular Phase Power Salad—a hormone-loving, energy-boosting bowl that checks all the boxes and tastes so good.

🌀 Why this salad works in the follicular phase:

• Estrogen-supportive: Bitter greens and seeds help your liver metabolize rising estrogen levels effectively.
• Bloat-reducing: High-fiber veggies and healthy fats support digestion and reduce inflammation.
• Mood-boosting: Nutrients like magnesium and B6 (from seeds and avocado) support serotonin production.
• Blood sugar balance: Protein + healthy fat = sustained energy all day.

🥗 Follicular Phase Power Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups organic arugula (or mixed bitter greens)
• 1 mini cucumber, diced
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• 1–2 tbsp organic pumpkin seeds (rich in zinc & magnesium)
• 4 oz organic roasted chicken, chopped (protein to keep blood sugar stable)
• 1 tbsp organic crumbled goat cheese (easy-to-digest & rich in calcium)
• ¼ avocado, diced (hello, healthy fats!)
• 2 tbsp Naked & Saucy Caesar Nooch Dressing – this creamy, dairy-free option is packed with flavor and nutritional yeast for a gut-loving, umami twist
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Cycle Sync Tip: The follicular phase is a great time to try new recipes, experiment with flavors, and eat lighter meals that match your naturally higher energy levels. Think: crisp, refreshing, colorful!

If you try this salad, tag me @holisticmrs or send a pic—I love seeing you nourish your body with intention. 💛 And don’t forget to stock up on that dressing—it’s a game-changer: Naked & Saucy Caesar Nooch – 40% Off