Best Time to Consume: Lunch

Why This Works

This balanced lunch bowl is designed to support gut health and hormonal balance, especially for women dealing with PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and bloating.

✔ Supports estrogen detoxification

✔ Improves digestion and gut bacteria

✔ Reduces inflammation and bloating

✔ Keeps energy steady through the day

Ingredients

• Steamed rice – ½ cup
• Cooked moong dal or chickpeas – ½ cup
• Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, bottle gourd, spinach) – 1 cup
• Homemade curd or fermented vegetables – 2 tbsp
• Ghee or cold-pressed oil – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds & Tumeric – a pinch each
• Lemon juice – optional

Method

1. Heat ghee or cold-pressed oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2. Add the mixed vegetables and lightly sauté until just cooked.
3. Combine the cooked dal or chickpeas with the vegetables and steamed rice.
4. Add homemade curd or fermented vegetables just before eating.
5. Finish with a pinch of turmeric and lemon juice if tolerated.

Hormonal Benefits

• Complex carbohydrates help prevent cortisol spikes
• Protein and fibre improve insulin balance
• Fermented foods improve estrogen clearance
• Healthy fats aid hormone production