Hormone-Balancing Berry Spinach Smoothie
A vibrant smoothie with spinach, mixed berries, flaxseed, and almond milk designed to support hormonal balance and weight management during perimenopause.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Lou + Lila
Lou created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Whole-day wellbeing
Start with feeling properly cared for
No recipe is a libido fix, but nourishing yourself consistently is a kind, practical foundation for energy and overall wellbeing.
Notice: energy + wider context
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Add spinach
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Add spinach
Add spinach, mixed berry blend, banana, and almond milk to a blender.
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Add ground flaxseed and chia seed for…
Add ground flaxseed and chia seed for omega-3s and fiber.
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Blend until smooth and creamy
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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