Hormone Supporting Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp raw cacao powder

• 1–2 soft dates (depending on sweetness preference)

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds 

• 1 frozen banana 

• 1 tbsp nut butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon (for its blood sugar balancing magic)

In the run-up to menstruation (the luteal phase), our bodies go through hormonal shifts that can leave us feeling tired, moody, and craving all the sweet things. This is partly down to changing levels of progesterone and a drop in magnesium - which just happens to be a mineral found abundantly in cacao. Cacao isn’t just a mood-booster; it’s packed with magnesium, iron, antioxidants, and compounds that support relaxation. Basically, chocolate is medicine - when it’s the right kind.

This smoothie is one I reach for in the days before my period. It’s naturally sweet, rich, creamy, and genuinely supports your hormones rather than working against them. Plus, it satisfies that chocolate craving in the most nourishing way.