Hormone-Balancing PMS Smoothie

I hate the phrase “that time of the month.” Something about the way it’s used makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up whenever I hear it. But to be honest, sometimes it just fits. Cramps, bloating, headaches and hormonal outbursts are all-too-common side effects of “that time of the month.”

But it turns out that what you eat has a huge impact on your hormones, and the right foods can heal hormonal imbalances and decrease PMS symptoms. This PMS smoothie is packed with everything you need to get your hormones in check and make “that time of the month” a thing of the past.

PMS Smoothie Recipe

What makes this smoothie so great is that it’s silky smooth and extra creamy, and it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and even some superfoods to help balance hormones. All without the help of dairy, excess sugars or refined carbohydrates that might make PMS worse.

For some of us, traditional dairy can exacerbate PMS symptoms. That’s because cow’s milk is a common allergen that may increase inflammation in the body. Not only that, but milk naturally contains small amounts of over sixty different hormones including everything form testosterone and insulin to progesterone and casein. And it is believed that those added hormones may affect our own, either causing or aggravating imbalances. That’s why avoiding dairy can be especially helpful for decreasing PMS symptoms.

I always choose Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk for my smoothies because it’s super thick and creamy, and it doesn’t contain any added sugars. Plus, since it’s completely plant-based, it doesn’t cause the same inflammatory or hormonal response that regular milk might.

Next, I like to toss in some spinach and almonds, both of which are loaded with magnesium, followed by bananas, for extra vitamin B6 and potassium, and orange juice for an extra dose of Vitamin C.

If I have them on hand, I’ll add a sprinkle of cacao nibs and chia seeds for extra vitamins and minerals, like calcium, zinc, copper and potassium. And last but not least, Silk Almond Yogurt Alternative to give it a creamy, almost milkshake-like consistency and a helping of probiotics to nourish the gut.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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