2022-05-22 Today’s lunch.

Organic ghee friend minced meat from lamb, liver from beef, steamed sweet potatoes with sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top, lightly fried garlic, Roquefort cheese, asparagus, cauliflower, and Brazil-nuts.

Since I am in the luteal-phase I add some healthy carbs in the shape of sweet potatoes to my meal. In the luteal phase progesterone needs to be high. In order to produce progesterone the body needs higher glucose levels. This is why I cycle my macros and make sure I eat more carbs the last week before my menstruation begins.

Nutrition information

Lamb

My selection of protein.

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are starchy root vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disease.
Sweet potatoes contain fiber and antioxidants that promote the growth of good gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help prevent vision loss and improve eye health.

Sesame seeds

Seeds contain all the starting materials necessary to develop into complex plants. Because of this, they are extremely nutritious. Seeds are great sources of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Sesame seeds are a great source of lignins, which may help improve sex hormone status for estrogen. Sesame seeds may also help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium, and many other nutrients. Pumpkin seeds are full of antioxidants that may help protect against disease and reduce inflammation. Some evidence suggests that pumpkin seeds may help prevent certain types of cancer. Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium. Healthy magnesium levels are important for your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, as well as heart and bone health. Nutrients in pumpkin seeds may help keep your heart healthy by reducing blood pressure and increasing good cholesterol. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of tryptophan, zinc and magnesium — all of which help promote good sleep.

Garlic

Garlic is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also contains trace amounts of various other nutrients. Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Garlic was shown to significantly reduce lead toxicity and related symptoms in one study. Garlic appears to have some benefits for bone health by increasing estrogen levels in females, but more human studies are needed.

Roquefort cheese

This is a blue cheese made from sheep’s milk. Like any other cheese it has good amounts of calcium which is important for bone health. But it also has unique qualities as far as it brings lots of good healthy probiotics to your gut. This cheese is especially good to implement if you are eating more toward a “carnevorish” diet since the veggies usually brings the prebiotics and probiotics. Research has also shown that this cheese slows down arthritics and signs of ageing.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, especially folate and vitamin A, C, E and K. It has antioxidants that prevents the accumulation of harmful free radicals and may reduce the risk of chronic disease. It also contains potassium, this mineral can help to lower high blood pressure, it also has an active compound that dilates blood vessels, thus lowering blood pressure.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetables family. It assists in moderating the “bad” estrogen in the body. It is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, containing some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need. It has a significant amount of antioxidants which are beneficial for reducing inflammation and protecting against several chronic diseases. It is also rich in sulforaphane that has many beneficial effects such as reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Brazil-nuts

Gives me my daily dose of selenium.

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