The other day, my mom called to tell me that I should be blending my chia seeds and that soaking them is not enough. So I did a quick Google search and I realized she was right (mostly). You're still getting the benefits of chia by eating them soaked, but blending them does make it easier for our bodies to absorb the nutrients.
Ingredients for your ovulatory phase: chia, coconut. During the ovulatory phase, estrogen and testosterone surge, so you want to eat foods that help your body balance out the spike in estrogen and support the heart.
Coconut is great for ovulation because it contains essential nutrients such as B vitamins, zinc, and phosphorus which are vital nutrients for healthy ovulation.
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3s and are also high in fiber, two important nutrients for the follicular phase. Fiber helps our body flush out excess estrogen and maintain a healthy digestive tract, while omega-3s are important for healthy ovulation. High FSH levels can lead to menstrual problems including PCOS, and omega-3s are shown to reduce FSH levels.
Blended Chia Seed Pudding
Serves: 2 Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 4 hours
Ingredients
¼ cup chia
1 ½ cup almond milk
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 banana, sliced into little disks
2 Tbsp coconut flakes
Process
1. Start by adding all the ingredients except the Greek yogurt, banana, and coconut flakes into a blender
2. Blend until smooth and then move to Tupperware and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until it thickens up
3. Serve on top of Greek yogurt with banana slices and coconut flakes
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