Here is another recipe using simple seeds to be enjoyed for its healing medicinal qualities.
Seed Rotation can be used by anyone experiencing symptoms of estrogen dominance (can be menopausal women, too)
Here is the key idea: Seed rotation can be used to boost estrogen levels in the first part of your cycle (called the follicular phase) and progesterone levels in the second part (called the luteal phase).
Women in perimenopause and menopause will also benefit from this method.
Alternate using the luteal seeds (sesame and sunflower) and the follicular seeds (pumpkin and flax) depending on where you are in your cycle.
- 1 cup parsley, packed
- 1 cup cilantro, packed
- 1 cup dandelion greens, packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ground sesame seeds during luteal stage (or ground pumpkin seeds during the follicular stage)
- 2 tablespoons ground sunflower seeds during luteal stage (or ground flax during the follicular stage)
- Place everything in a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture is bright green and all the herbs are chopped. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
STORAGE: Best enjoyed fresh, but any leftovers should be stored in the fridge for up for 5 days
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Thank u so much! What about women already in menopause ?! When do I use the pumpkin seed or sunflower seed etc!?
Appreciate your advice
Thank u so much! What about women already in menopause ?! When do I use the pumpkin seed or sunflower seed etc!?
Appreciate your advice
Hi Fatima,
For women in menopause, it is still recommended to follow a 2 week cycle for seed rotation. Using the lunar cycle as a guide can be helpful.
Day 1-14 (New moon) – flax and pumpkin seeds
Day 15-28 (Full moon) – sesame and sunflower seeds
I hope this information helps. You might be interested in the Seed Rotation Starter Kit for more information: https://hormonesbalance.com/articles/how-to-use-seed-rotation-to-rebalance-your-menstrual-cycle/
– HB Team
Please can you offer substitutes for cilantro. I get very ill from so any ideas for substitutions is much appreciated.
Hi Lalita,
You could increase the amount of parsley and dandelion greens, and remove cilantro entirely. Another green I like to use in pesto is arugula. Radish, beet, or carrot greens are also great in pesto!
– HB Team
What about Fibroid is this recommended? As I thought lin seed are no good for Fibroids and Estrogen dominance?
Hi Petra. For a small minority of women, flaxseed may have a paradoxical effect. We share more about this here: https://hormonesbalance.com/articles/flaxseed-good-or-bad-for-estrogen-dominance/
If you are avoiding flaxseed, you can use just pumpkin seed during the follicular stage.
– HB Team
You mention it is good for women in peri-menopause & menopause, so as the periods are so irregular (you never know when one is coming along, so luteal/follicular phase not easy to judge) or have stopped how do you recommend using the seeds??
Hey Julie,
We offer recommendations in the full seed rotation guide, including following the moon cycles.
Healthy Regards,
HBTeam
Hi.so this is hormone balancing right? And how manytbsp do i hv to tk everyday.
I make a big batch and freeze in ice cube trays for later uses.
That is a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing.
Can tahini paste be used instead of sesame seeds?
HI Susan, Yes, you could use tahini paste, just make sure it has the cleanest ingredients possible, and no fillers. We do like to use freshly ground seeds, as provide the most optimal nutrition. Enjoy! Jen HB Team
If you are cooking for a family, do you think this will be good for males/children? Or is this somethg only females should be eating?
HI Priya, yes, anyone can eat this. Enjoy! HB Team
What about women who are well over menopause (mid-70s). Should we emphasize the luteal-phase seeds, sesame and sunflower?
HI Raffia, Women that are past menopause can still use both estrogen balancing seeds, and well as progesterone seeds. The estrogen seeds will help to boost the good estrogens and clear the dirty estrogens, HB Support
How would you determine a cycle?
How would it taste without garlic as that is no good for SIBO?
Hi. I did it and it’s great, even without garlic. Enjoy it!
Please try it without garlic and let us know what you think:) ~ Jeanne HB Team