SIMPLE CHANGES TO MAKE YOUR SMOOTHIE BOWL HORMONE-FRIENDLY

Smoothie bowls are my absolute favourite… it doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter, the texture, taste and toppings make it such a yummy meal and easy go to when I am out and about (to be honest, I very rarely make them at home)

It’s probably because they remind me of ice cream (one of my favourite foods… yes, even as a holistic nutritionist, I will happily admit I am a sucker for ice cream all year round!

However, whilst I wouldn’t encourage ice cream for breakfast on a regular basis, if you were to want a smoothie bowl as a meal, here are some simple changes you can make to one you order out.

SIMPLE CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE

1. Add protein
Smoothie bowls tend to be higher in carbohydrates with fruit being their base, if we want balanced hormones, we need stable blood sugars. Adding a protein powder helps slow down the blood sugar spike from the fruit keeping us fuller for longer and our hormones happier

*side note: for some weird reason some places think of the protein as a topping and don’t actually mix it in 🤦‍♀️ whilst this is something I will never understand and not something they do at Bowl & Arrow, I do recommend specifying that they mix the protein in when you add it to your order.

2. Swap the toppings
It may look aesthetically pleasing to put a bunch of fruit on the top, but again we aren’t doing our blood sugars any favours.

Swap the toppings for more fat rich options, we need fats to actually make our hormones, think peanut butter, nuts, seeds or coconut yoghurt.

3. Time it right
If you typically have smoothie bowls for breakfast try fitting in a short walk or even using it as a pre-workout meal before training. This will allow your body to utilise the glucose as fuel and also support your insulin sensitivity. Alternatively it’s also great as a post-workout meal too.

Enjoy!

Whether you are making a smoothie bowl at home, or buying one from my personal fave @bowl.and.arrow always be present with your food and never be afraid to get creative!