What To Eat in the ‘Luteal Phase’ of Your Period

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle also known as the “fall season” is the second half of the cycle, which starts after ovulation and ends when the menstrual period starts. During this phase, progesterone levels rise and the metabolism speeds up, often making you feel hungrier than usual. It’s important to focus on nutrient-dense foods high in Magnesium, zinc, and calcium during this time to Support progesterone production, and have you feeling your best!

1. Sesame Encrusted Spinach and Almond Falafel

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Falafel are easy to make, delicious to eat and you really can put any type of special “spin” on the recipe. Here, traditional falafel are made with chickpeas, almond meal, and spinach and encrusted with nutty, crunchy sesame seeds. Each Sesame Encrusted Spinach and Almond Falafelby Cassandra Star is bursting with color, protein, and flavor. Paired with the tahini yogurt sauce and simple cucumber and tomato salad, this is a dish that will satisfy all tastes and cravings.

2. Herb-Infused White Sesame Curry With Red Potatoes and Mushrooms

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In this recipe for Herb-Infused White Sesame Curry With Red Potatoes and Mushrooms by Gunjan Dudani, roasted red tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms are served with an herb-infused white sesame and potato curry. Using tomato paste instead of whole tomatoes adds both a tangy flavor and texture that’s thicker than usual. Lastly, creamy coconut milk adds a smooth, silky taste. Serve this curry warm with steamed rice and a side of naan.

3. Midnight Black Sesame Tarts

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After the unicorn and rainbow food craze, stark black eats have been popping up all over social media. These Midnight Black Sesame Tarts by Buffy-Ellen Gill are devilishly dark and mysterious thanks to the black tahini base and filling and the black sesame seeds sprinkled on top.

4. Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl

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This Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl by Michele Elizabeth is so simple to make, vegan and gluten free, healthy and packed with protein and flavor! The nutty quinoa mixed with cinnamon and nut butter is just so super yum and warming!

5. Protein Quinoa Bowl

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This Quinoa Bowl by Caroline Doucet is packed with protein from quinoa, edamame (you could use black beans or chickpeas instead), nutritional yeast, tahini, sunflower seeds and hemp hearts. But you can substitute for all your favorites!

6. Protein-Packed California Quinoa Collard Wraps With Edamame Pesto

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These easy Quinoa Collard Wraps by Lindsay Cotter super light in texture but filling and packed with plant-based protein. The quinoa salad is an amazing mixture of textures and flavors; tangy red onion, fresh tomato, juicy mango, crisp bell peppers, raisins, and fresh herbs … yum! The edamame pesto brings more protein to the table, so even though these wraps are served in collard leaves, this is an easy and portable lunch that won’t leave you hungry.

7. Copycat “Reese’s” Peanut Butter Cups

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Dark chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, especially when you put them together in these super easy to make Copycat “Reese’s” Peanut Butter Cups from Tori Cooper!

8. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

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Do you love healthy chocolate truffles? This vegan easy healthy Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles recipe from Petra Vogel is sure to become a favorite in your home. They are so delicious!

9. Spiced Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

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With an infusion of fragrant warm spices and luscious dark chocolate, this Spiced Dark Chocolate Banana Bread from Elsa Brobbey is nothing short of a decadent treat. It’s sweet but not too sweet, not too dense and aromatic. Delicious and tender spiced-up banana bread studded with dark chocolate.

10. Fluffy Oil-Free Sweet Potato Pancakes

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There is nothing like fluffy flapjacks in the morning, right? These Fluffy Oil-Free Sweet Potato Pancakes by Jasmine Briones are definitely a recipe you’re going to fall in love with! Made from oat flour and sweet potato purée, this yummy breakfast is not only gluten-free and free from refined sugar, it’s also oil-free!

11. Sweet Potato Katsu Curry

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This delicious vegan Sweet Potato Katsu Curry recipe by Jenny Connelly is completely plant based, made from apples, celery and spring onions. It’s really easy to make and takes only 30 minutes from start to finish.

12. Curried Sweet Potato Mac n’ Cheese

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It’s creamy, it’s cheesy, and it’s super easy and quick to make. This vegan Curried Sweet Potato Mac n’ Cheese by Taavi Moore has hints of curry flavor and an uber creamy texture. Topped with breadcrumbs and quickly broiled to create a perfectly crispy top.

13. Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars

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This a super quick and easy one-bowl recipe that is vegan, gluten-free, high in protein, and makes a great grab-and-go breakfast! These Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars by Vicky Coates are super delicious!

14. Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

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This Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal by Lauren Smith is perfect if you’re in the mood for having pumpkin pie for breakfast! Feel free to play around with the sweetness, but this recipe tastes best with a bit since the pumpkin is unsweet.

15. Pumpkin Waffles With Apple Cider Maple Syrup

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What better way to start a crisp autumnal morning than with some delicious pumpkin waffles? Crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside, with plenty of pumpkin pie flavor to get you in the cooler weather mood, these Pumpkin Waffles With Apple Cider Maple Syrup by Zsu Dever border the line between dessert and breakfast in the best way possible. They are topped with a two-ingredient apple cider maple syrup, and you can also add some fruit, nuts, or powdered sugar.

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