In her book Moody Bitches Dr. Julie Holland addresses the ideal PMS menu. “Eating carbs is known to boost serotonin levels, but try to stick with complex carbs like whole grains instead of sugary concoctions and avoid the insulin surge and crash of blood sugar levels that follow.” She also points out that tryptophan helps create serotonin, which can help drag you out of your rising-progesterone/sinking-estrogen funk. Images via CREATISTA/Shutterstock, bochimsang12/shutterstock More from The Stir: 6 Foods to Eat When You’re Feeling Blue COMPOTE 1½ cups frozen blackberries 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest 1½ teaspoons Grade B maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground ginger SESAME BRITTLE 1 scant teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamon Pinch of sea salt 2 cups organic plain Greek yogurt 1 cups of fresh mixed berries To make the compote, combine the blackberries, orange juice, zest, syrup, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside. To make the brittle, preheat the oven to 375°F and turn the oven light on. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oil on the parchment paper with a paper towel, covering the parchment with a thin, even film of oil. Put the maple syrup, sesame seeds, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Pour the mixture onto the oiled parchment paper, then tilt the pan to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, staying close to the oven and keeping watch. The syrup will first become bubbly, then, after another 2 or 3 minutes, the sesame seeds will take on a nice golden color and the syrup will turn a deep amber color. At this point, remove the brittle from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Using a thin metal spatula, lift the hardened brittle and break it into randomly sized pieces. (To make it easier to break into pieces, you can pop it into the freezer for about 5 minutes.) Use immediately or store in an airtight container. Fill each of 4 parfait glasses with 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, then fresh berries, 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, and top with a piece of the sesame brittle. VARIATIONS: If you have fresh blackberries, all the better. Just add 2 tablespoons of water to the recipe. If you don’t have blackberries, use blueberries, strawberries, and/or raspberries. Reprinted with permission from The Healthy Mind Cookbook Copyright © 2015 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.
title: “8 Foods To Eat When You Have Pms” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-06” author: “Earl Livermore”
In her book Moody Bitches Dr. Julie Holland addresses the ideal PMS menu. “Eating carbs is known to boost serotonin levels, but try to stick with complex carbs like whole grains instead of sugary concoctions and avoid the insulin surge and crash of blood sugar levels that follow.” She also points out that tryptophan helps create serotonin, which can help drag you out of your rising-progesterone/sinking-estrogen funk. Images via CREATISTA/Shutterstock, bochimsang12/shutterstock More from The Stir: 6 Foods to Eat When You’re Feeling Blue COMPOTE 1½ cups frozen blackberries 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest 1½ teaspoons Grade B maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground ginger SESAME BRITTLE 1 scant teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamon Pinch of sea salt 2 cups organic plain Greek yogurt 1 cups of fresh mixed berries To make the compote, combine the blackberries, orange juice, zest, syrup, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside. To make the brittle, preheat the oven to 375°F and turn the oven light on. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oil on the parchment paper with a paper towel, covering the parchment with a thin, even film of oil. Put the maple syrup, sesame seeds, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Pour the mixture onto the oiled parchment paper, then tilt the pan to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, staying close to the oven and keeping watch. The syrup will first become bubbly, then, after another 2 or 3 minutes, the sesame seeds will take on a nice golden color and the syrup will turn a deep amber color. At this point, remove the brittle from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Using a thin metal spatula, lift the hardened brittle and break it into randomly sized pieces. (To make it easier to break into pieces, you can pop it into the freezer for about 5 minutes.) Use immediately or store in an airtight container. Fill each of 4 parfait glasses with 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, then fresh berries, 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, and top with a piece of the sesame brittle. VARIATIONS: If you have fresh blackberries, all the better. Just add 2 tablespoons of water to the recipe. If you don’t have blackberries, use blueberries, strawberries, and/or raspberries. Reprinted with permission from The Healthy Mind Cookbook Copyright © 2015 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.
title: “8 Foods To Eat When You Have Pms” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-31” author: “Helen Skoog”
In her book Moody Bitches Dr. Julie Holland addresses the ideal PMS menu. “Eating carbs is known to boost serotonin levels, but try to stick with complex carbs like whole grains instead of sugary concoctions and avoid the insulin surge and crash of blood sugar levels that follow.” She also points out that tryptophan helps create serotonin, which can help drag you out of your rising-progesterone/sinking-estrogen funk. Images via CREATISTA/Shutterstock, bochimsang12/shutterstock More from The Stir: 6 Foods to Eat When You’re Feeling Blue COMPOTE 1½ cups frozen blackberries 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest 1½ teaspoons Grade B maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground ginger SESAME BRITTLE 1 scant teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamon Pinch of sea salt 2 cups organic plain Greek yogurt 1 cups of fresh mixed berries To make the compote, combine the blackberries, orange juice, zest, syrup, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside. To make the brittle, preheat the oven to 375°F and turn the oven light on. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oil on the parchment paper with a paper towel, covering the parchment with a thin, even film of oil. Put the maple syrup, sesame seeds, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Pour the mixture onto the oiled parchment paper, then tilt the pan to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, staying close to the oven and keeping watch. The syrup will first become bubbly, then, after another 2 or 3 minutes, the sesame seeds will take on a nice golden color and the syrup will turn a deep amber color. At this point, remove the brittle from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Using a thin metal spatula, lift the hardened brittle and break it into randomly sized pieces. (To make it easier to break into pieces, you can pop it into the freezer for about 5 minutes.) Use immediately or store in an airtight container. Fill each of 4 parfait glasses with 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, then fresh berries, 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, and top with a piece of the sesame brittle. VARIATIONS: If you have fresh blackberries, all the better. Just add 2 tablespoons of water to the recipe. If you don’t have blackberries, use blueberries, strawberries, and/or raspberries. Reprinted with permission from The Healthy Mind Cookbook Copyright © 2015 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.
title: “8 Foods To Eat When You Have Pms” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-07” author: “Roxie Johnson”
In her book Moody Bitches Dr. Julie Holland addresses the ideal PMS menu. “Eating carbs is known to boost serotonin levels, but try to stick with complex carbs like whole grains instead of sugary concoctions and avoid the insulin surge and crash of blood sugar levels that follow.” She also points out that tryptophan helps create serotonin, which can help drag you out of your rising-progesterone/sinking-estrogen funk. Images via CREATISTA/Shutterstock, bochimsang12/shutterstock More from The Stir: 6 Foods to Eat When You’re Feeling Blue COMPOTE 1½ cups frozen blackberries 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest 1½ teaspoons Grade B maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground ginger SESAME BRITTLE 1 scant teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons Grade B maple syrup 2 tablespoons sesame seeds ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamon Pinch of sea salt 2 cups organic plain Greek yogurt 1 cups of fresh mixed berries To make the compote, combine the blackberries, orange juice, zest, syrup, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside. To make the brittle, preheat the oven to 375°F and turn the oven light on. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oil on the parchment paper with a paper towel, covering the parchment with a thin, even film of oil. Put the maple syrup, sesame seeds, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl. Pour the mixture onto the oiled parchment paper, then tilt the pan to spread it evenly. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, staying close to the oven and keeping watch. The syrup will first become bubbly, then, after another 2 or 3 minutes, the sesame seeds will take on a nice golden color and the syrup will turn a deep amber color. At this point, remove the brittle from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Using a thin metal spatula, lift the hardened brittle and break it into randomly sized pieces. (To make it easier to break into pieces, you can pop it into the freezer for about 5 minutes.) Use immediately or store in an airtight container. Fill each of 4 parfait glasses with 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, then fresh berries, 1 tablespoon of compote, then ¼ cup of yogurt, and top with a piece of the sesame brittle. VARIATIONS: If you have fresh blackberries, all the better. Just add 2 tablespoons of water to the recipe. If you don’t have blackberries, use blueberries, strawberries, and/or raspberries. Reprinted with permission from The Healthy Mind Cookbook Copyright © 2015 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA.
