Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning daily activities such as eating, exercising, and working with the different phases of the menstrual cycle to optimize health and well-being. By understanding the hormonal fluctuations that occur throughout the menstrual cycle, individuals can tailor their routines to better support their bodies at each stage, potentially improving energy levels, mood, and overall health.

This video contains four smoothie recipes that are ideal for each phase of your menstrual cycle, while keeping flavour and taste in mind. Even if you don't care about cycle syncing, these are just delicious smoothies you will love anyway!

Menstrual Phase - Berry Tea Smoothie:
1 1/2 cups cooled red raspberry leaf tea
1 cup mixed dark berries
1/2 frozen banana
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp peanut butter 1/2 tsp beet powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
handful kale or collard greens
pinch of sea salt

Follicular Phase - Pink Glow Smoothie:
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen cherries & pomegranate berry blend
Handful of ice
1 tbsp oats
1 tsp cashew butter
scoop berry protein powder
citrus: juice of 1/2 lime, or some orange or grapefruit segments
1 1/2 cups cashew milk

Ovulatory Phase - Coco Cacao Smoothie:
1 cup coconut milk (plus splash of water if needed to blend)
1 tbsp ground flax
1 tbsp cacao nibs or cocoa powder (or both)
handful of spinach
1/4 cup strawberries
small handful of ice
1 tbsp almond butter
optional: scoop of chocolate protein powder
optional: 1/2 banana

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