I often blog about eating healthily for menopause. I thought you might like my top lunch recipes to reduce symptoms and support your system.
#1 Sweet Potato Falafel from the Lunchbox Doctor
Sweet Potato Falafel Recipe
I have cooked these falafels a number of times and they are so tasty. I took them to a get together before Christmas as a savoury alternative to mince pies and they were way more popular.
#2 Butternut, Ginger and Coconut Soup from No Caffeine Required
I love soup for lunch. I make it while I am cooking Sunday lunch and have enough to see me through to Wednesday. This recipe has lots of my favourite ingredients. It is brimming with protective antioxidants to support your immune system, detoxify your system and help reduce inflammation. Ginger and turmeric can be helpful in reducing inflammation in conditions such as osteoarthritis.
http://www.nocaffeinerequired.com/recipe-category/lunch/
#3 Guacamole from The Food Teacher
Avocados are so good for you. They lower cholesterol, lower the risk of heart disease and stroke and are an excellent source of Vitamin E
http://www.thefoodteacher.co.uk/1/post/2014/03/go-green-for-st-patricks-day.html
#4 Healthy Salad Vinaigrette from The Linseed Farm
I tasted this vinaigrette at the Good Food Show last year. Really tasty and a source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
http://thelinseedfarm.co.uk/recipes/2013/09/healthy-salad-vinaigrette
#5 Stuffed Avocado Salad from Mother Nature Network
Described as a ‘power salad’ this recipe is packed with good oils and a blast of lime juice
http://www.mnn.com/food/recipes/photos/5-power-salads-that-wont-leave-you-hungry/stuffed-avocado-salad
#6 Fajita Chicken &Salad Pizza from Quirky Cooking
I always enjoy a fajita. This recipe from Quirky Cooking is gluten free and dairy free.
http://quirkycooking.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/fajita-chicken-salad-pizza-on-quinoa.html
#7 Turmeric Spiced Burgers from Including Cake
These burgers are described as ‘an anti-inflammatory powerhouse! Serve on a bed of spinach for even more anti-inflammatory fighting properties.
http://www.includingcake.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6050935
#8 Tuna Special from Nursing Menopause
Tuna is an important source of Omega-3 fats and antioxidant minerals for arterial and heart health, and it is also rich in vitamin E for healthy skin. This salad is also high in protein so you will feel satisfied much longer, and it is rich in selenium and magnesium for heart health. It is extremely rich in vitamin B12 for healthy blood.
http://www.nursingmenopause.com/tunaspecial.html
#9 Strawberry Silk Smoothie from Women’s Menopause Health
I thought I would include a healthy smoothie for drinking on the go. The yogurt and milk provide almost half the daily calcium requirement for menopausal women and contains a healthy dose of Omega 3 fatty acids.
http://womens-menopause-health.com/recipes/strawberry_smoothie.html
#10 Beetroot houmous with crisp pittas from BBC Good Food
I am not a big fan of beetroot – it’s a childhood thing – but it is a good source of antioxidants, iron, silica, manganese, magnesium and vitamins. Good for your heart, liver and digestion.
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2082/beetroot-houmous-with-crisp-pittas
