Seed Cycling made Easy

SEED CYCLING 101: Seed cycling is a naturopathic practice that involves consuming targeted seeds during the Follicular and Luteal phases of your menstrual cycle with the aim to gently promote the optimal balance of two of your primary sex hormones, oestrogen, and progesterone which are responsible for healthy hormone balance and therefore regular cycles. 

Seed cycling supports PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, endometriosis & it is also known to support fertility and ease symptoms of peri-menopause too. 

Why these specific seeds? They’ve been chosen for their effective hormone balancing actions of phytoestrogens, zinc, selenium, & vitamin E and all four seeds are great sources healthy fats and fibre to support your hormonal health. 

Is it worth trying? I truly feel there is nothing to lose by giving seed cycling a go as it means you’ll not only be ADDING more hormone balancing nutrients into your diet but fibre to support your gut health too. 

HOW TO START: 

FOLLICULAR PHASE (to support oestrogen balance)= start on day 1 of your period and follow for 14 days. Consume 1 Tbsp Ground Flax + 1 Tbsp Pumpkin seeds 

LUTEAL PHASE (to support progesterone balance) = start after ovulation and consume 1 Tbsp Sesame + 1 Tbsp Sunflower seeds for 14 days. 

This is based on a 28 day cycle even if you don’t have one - the idea is to gently nudge your hormones into place so sticking to the rotation and timeframe is important. If you don’t have a cycle at all download the app ‘Moonly’ and follow the moon phases. 

Lots of my clients have experienced results in the first month but it can take 4 cycles of seed cycling daily to regulate your cycle so consistency is KEY. 

Sprinkle your seeds over meals (I add to breakfast so I know it’s done) add to smoothies, salads, soups or into energy balls (seed cycling recipe coming next week!), or stir into yoghurt or kefir. 

HOW TO MAKE MY PRE-MIXED SEED CYCLING BATCHES

Using a food processor or coffee bean grinder add 7 Tbsp’s of each seed for the phase of your cycle at the start of each week & switch it up when you enter a new phase. Store in an airtight container in the fridge to retain oils.

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