Detox Superfood Salad
Looking for a delicious and nutritious summer salad? Look no futher! This superfood salad is loaded with gut loving ingredients but is tasty enough that no one will even know it’s healthy, too!
This salad is similar to a coleslaw but with a vinegar and oil based vinegrette. It is both savoury and sweet and I find it pairs best with bbq meats and pork especially.
Ingredients in Superfood Salad
Cabbage
Rich in Indole-3-Carbinol: Cabbage contains a compound called indole-3-carbinol, which plays a critical role in the detoxification of estrogens in the liver. This helps maintain a healthy balance of estrogen, which is particularly beneficial for women with estrogen dominance conditions such as PCOS or fibroids.
High in Fiber: The fiber in cabbage aids in digestion and helps regulate bowel movements. Efficient digestion ensures that excess hormones are excreted properly, preventing hormone imbalance.
Antioxidant Properties: Cabbage is packed with antioxidants like vitamins C and K, which reduce inflammation and support the immune system, indirectly supporting hormonal health.
Raw Carrots
Beta-Carotene: Carrots are high in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for the production of progesterone, a hormone that balances the effects of estrogen and helps regulate menstrual cycles.
Fiber Content: Similar to cabbage, the fiber in carrots aids in digestion and helps the body eliminate excess estrogen, promoting hormonal balance.
Detoxifying Properties: Raw carrots can help detoxify the liver. A healthy liver is crucial for hormone metabolism, ensuring that hormones are broken down and excreted efficiently.
Pumpkin Seeds
Rich in Magnesium: Pumpkin seeds are a fantastic source of magnesium, a mineral that supports the adrenal glands and helps regulate the production of cortisol, the stress hormone. Balanced cortisol levels are essential for overall hormonal health.
Zinc Content: Zinc in pumpkin seeds supports the immune system and plays a vital role in hormone production, particularly testosterone. This is beneficial for both men and women as balanced testosterone levels contribute to overall hormonal equilibrium.
Healthy Fats: The healthy fats in pumpkin seeds support the production of hormones. Fats are essential building blocks for all hormones, ensuring their proper function and balance.
Olive Oil
Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, olive oil helps reduce inflammation and supports hormone production. The fats in olive oil are crucial for the synthesis of hormones and maintaining their balance.
How to Store Your Salad
This salad is great to prep ahead and actually tastes even better the next day. It keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Ingredients:
1/2 large green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1 apple, diced
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup dates, chopped
Dressing
3 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps red wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
In a large bowl, add in all salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the dressing.
Pour dressing over salad and toss until well combined. Enjoy!