18/02/2026
Fibre is one of the most under-appreciated tools for hormone balance, especially in women 👇
It helps regulate Oestrogen levels, supports gut-hormone communication, improves insulin sensitivity (which directly affects other hormones), and supports regular bowel motions (a non negotiable for hormone health)
🤍 Try this PUMPKIN, BEETROOT & CASHEW SALAD Recipe. This is definitely a hormone loving recipe. High fibre, low GI carbohydrates & healthy fats. Pair it with a source of protein (such as chicken) and you have a perfectly balanced plate.
INGREDIENTS 🥗
1/2 a kent pumpkin, diced into 2x2cm cubes with skin cut off
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
250g of ready to eat baby beetroot (usually comes in a vacuum sealed bag)
1/2 jar of drained and sliced sun-dried tomatoes
50g raw cashews
300g of dark leafy greens (I used a spinach and rocket mix)
50g Danish style reduced fat feta, diced small or crumbled
Dressing: 2 tbsp balsamic dressing, 1/2 tbsp seeded mustard, 1 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil (or plain olive oil)
METHOD 🍴
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees c (fan forced).
2. Place pumpkin on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss through until evenly coated.
3. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until it starts to get tender.
4. Whilst pumpkin is cooking, take beetroot out of the packet and dice each baby beetroot into 2cm cubes.
5. Place leafy greens, beetroot, sun-dried tomatoes and feta in a bowl.
6. Pour in dressing and toss through until ingredients are combined. Set aside.
7. After 20 minutes, take the pumpkin out, give it a toss and add in cashews. Place back in oven for 10 minutes for pumpkin to become caramelised and cashews to be light brown and roasted.
8. When pumpkin and cashews are out of the oven, let them cool and add them to the salad bowl. Toss everything together so all is evenly coated in the dressing.
Enjoy!
✨ Fuel Your Body Calculations:
Makes 4 serves. Per serve = 1C, 0.25P, 1F
^ Without any additional protein added
✨ You’ll see delicious recipes just like this in my Fuel Your Body Membership space, coming in the next 1-2 months 🎉 eeek!