If you struggle with acne like I did, let me prescribe this Golden Glow Soup. I’ve been on Accutane twice, but no medication has been as effective at keeping my skin clear long-term as the dietary and lifestyle changes I’ve made. Clean eating is the most cost-effective, and healthy way to clear up your acne (assuming it works for you ofc!)
Ingredients for your follicular phase: chicken, parsley. During the follicular phase, your metabolism naturally slows down, so you want to eat foods that aid liver detoxification to ensure estrogen buildup doesn't occur in the gut.
Chicken is a follicular phase food because it is high in choline, which is an important mineral for fertility. It is also high in vitamin Bs and minerals such as zinc - which is needed for follicle development- and magnesium - which is important for metabolizing estrogen. Since magnesium is at its lowest during the follicular phase, it's important to maintain healthy levels of it at this time. Lastly, chicken is high in protein (even more so than beef!) which helps regulate blood sugar levels. But also, your body is most easily going to build muscle during this part of the cycle, so load up on protein to ensure you're providing your body with what it needs!
Parsley contains high levels of vitamin K which is great for bone health and is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants which alleviate inflammation in the body.
Golden Glow Soup
Serves: 2 Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 min
Ingredients
Garlic Shallot Paste
6 cloves garlic
1 shallot
2-inch ginger
1-2 jalapenos, seeds removed
1/2 lime, juiced
2 tsp cumin
1/2 inch fresh turmeric (or 2 tsp ground)
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
The Filling
8 oz chicken breast
salt
pepper
garlic powder
4 cups chicken bone broth
1 can of coconut milk
4 oz pasta of choice (I did Soba noodles)
1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
Process
Start by creating your garlic shallot paste. Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Heat a tbsp of oil in a medium-sized pot or medium-high heat.
Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then add it to the pot, searing it for 3 minutes on each side.
Add the garlic shallot paste and stir it into the chicken so the flavor soaks in, for around 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the bone broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add in your noodles and let it cook for as long as the package dictates. Add the Swiss chard and let it stew for another 5 minutes.
Serve with more lime and parsley!
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