Happy Hormones Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is a nutty and wholesome lunch option. The combination of avocado and protein rich quinoa makes this a wonderful salad for balancing hormones reducing skin inflammation and boosting skin hydration whilst keeping hunger levels at bay. Broccoli is abundant in liver loving nutrients to keep the body’s detoxification system in check, whilst edamame beans contain a healthy profile of protein and phytoestrogen to keep the skin looking youthful and firm. Parsley is a beautiful addition to this salad as it a great skin food for balancing oil production.
Happy Hormones Quinoa Salad
Serves 2
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- To cook the quinoa, use one part rinsed quinoa to two parts water. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the germ turns opaque and splits from the seed, it will resemble small curls.
- Toss with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Note: Cooked quinoa will keep for four days in the fridge.
- Lightly boil or steam broccoli and edamame beans.
- Chop the cucumber into small cubes. Cut the avocado into small cubes.
- Combine herbs, quinoa and vegetables in a large bowl.
- Add flaxseed, lemon juice, apple cider and pinch of Himalayan salt.
- Enjoy! Your skin and hormones will love you for it.
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Anna Mitsios
Anna is a certified naturopath and nutritionist and founder of leading Australian natural skincare and wellness company, Edible Beauty Australia. Anna has been featured in various publications including Mind Body Green, Women’s Health and Allure. She is committed to the natural transformation of her client’s skin using proven botanicals, nutrients and herbal formulations, both on the inside and out.
Anna’s career began in the corporate sector, where she specialised in corporate finance and private banking for over ten years working in Sydney and New York for a large Australian bank. Anna’s career change was sparked by her own health journey, following a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes at 18 years of age. Her diagnosis triggered her intense study of botanicals and nutrition to manage auto-immune condition and assist others in attaining optimal health. Anna’s naturopathy career has included working as a naturopath within a reputable natural fertility clinic in Sydney, within a pharmacy and health food store and running her own naturopathy practice.
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