Have you tried an acai bowl before? If you have, you know how good they are for you with all of the berries, flax, protein, and vitamins you’re getting from it! If you haven’t had one, you’re in for a treat, and they’re also super instagramable! You’ll be thanking us for the social media likes you’ll get from this recipe! You’ll definitely want to add some berries, the best for your women’s parts are blueberries and blackberries, they contain Vitamin K that’s can help with your cramps during PMS.[12]
What really works for this power bowl is that you can mix and match based on what you have in your kitchen. I’m including ingredients that are my favorites and things I always have in my pantry.
Ingredients:
- Handful of Blackberries – Like I already said, the Blackberries are perfect for when you want to amp up that Vitamin K, in research, they’re shown to help with cramps during PMS.
- Handful of Blueberries — They have so many antioxidants and they’re believed to help with low estrogen levels, so they can help you sleep better during your period.
- Pineapple Chunks – Pineapple seems to be the fruit of the year, I’ve seen printed pineapples on cups, on shirts, on jewelry, but did you know it’s also a super fruit for that time of the month? The tropical fruit is high in manganese and with it’s antioxidants it can help reduce inflammation, so those cramps you experience during PMS.
- Pumpkin Seeds – Pumpkin Seeds have so much magnesium. In this study,[13] magnesium helped reduce cramps during PMS, so maybe we should be eating these like popcorn?
- 2 cups Plain Yogurt – Yogurt has calcium and Vitamin D! And according to a study conducted at University of Massachusetts Amherst “Previous studies have suggested that calcium supplements and vitamin D, a hormone that regulates the absorption of calcium, may reduce premenstrual occurrence and severity.”[14] So the cramping and the physical side of PMS could be helped with eating some yogurt in the morning.
- 2 large bananas – You should be eating bananas around PMS. With Potassium and full of B6 vitamins, bananas help you to stop retaining water and helps with bloating. Let’s go bananas!
- Chia Seeds – PUT CHIA SEEDS ON EVERYTHING. I’m completely serious. Chia seeds are not only a good source of fiber (good for your poop) but they’re also packed with omega-3s which make them anti-inflammatory, so they help you with cramps! Chia seeds for the win!
- 2 tablespoons Acai powder – a delicious Brazilian berry with amazing anti-oxidants
- Dark Chocolate chips – Dark Chocolate chips also have anti-oxidants in them so they help with your blood circulation triggering your blood vessels to relax (when eaten in moderation).
Directions:
- Blend the bananas, yogurt, and acai powder in a blender
- If you want it more smoothie-like, add some ice cubes and blend together
- Pour the blended drink into a bowl and add all the other ingredients to the top! You can get really creative with how you place the toppings!
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