healthy hormones160205 g (7¼ oz/1 cup) red lentils1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste (concentrated purée)½ fresh red chilli, finely chopped2 eggs4 slices of haloumibaby spinach leaves, to serveRinse the red lentils under cold water and discard any brown bits. Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan and add the onion. Cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes to soften. Add the red lentils, 500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) of water, the tomato paste and chilli; season with pepper and stir to combine.Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.While the lentils are cooking, cook the eggs to your liking (soft- or hard-boiled) and heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Fry the haloumi slices for approximately 2 minutes each side until lightly golden on both sides. To serve, divide the cooked lentils between two serving bowls and top each one with two slices of haloumi and a peeled egg. Add a good handful of spinach leaves. Season with salt.Red chi�i len�i�s & �aloumiPreparation 15 minsCooking 20 minsServes 2 This weekend breakfast is a great way to start the day with a nutrient-dense vegetarian meal filled with protein, iron and fibre. Try batch-cooking the lentil mixture and keeping the leftovers in the freezer ready for another meal.happy hormones title161Breakfast1 small broccoli (just the very tops)1 kale leaf, stem removed and finely sliced½ Lebanese (short) cucumber, chopped15 g (½ oz/½ cup) chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley8 cherry tomatoes, quartered3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds1 tablespoon sunflower seeds1 tablespoon chopped tamari-roasted almonds1 tablespoon pepitas (pumpkin seeds)1 tablespoon currants1 avocado, choppedsqueeze of lemon juiceGreen herb dressing (see page 200), for toppingCombine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Season with salt and pepper and top with plenty of the Green herb dressing.Kale & brocco�i sa�a�Preparation 15 minsServes 2-3This super green salad goes well with most meals but is also really good on its own. Simply add some leftover chicken, tuna or salmon for a nutritious lunch. This salad may help relieve relative oestrogen excess, so add it to your regular diet if you suffer from fatigue, easy weight gain, sugar cravings, heavy periods or mood swings. If you are making this recipe for just yourself, you’ll have enough for at least two lunches, so add the avocado and dressing just before serving. This salad is best when chopped quite finely, like a tabouleh salad.healthy hormones196happy hormones title197healthy hormones228250 g (9 oz) strawberries 40 g (1½ oz/¼ cup) chia seeds125 g (4½ oz/½ cup) coconut cream2 teaspoons vanilla paste2 teaspoons raw cacao nibs, for topping4 brazil nuts, coarsely chopped, for topping1 white nectarine, slicedWash and hull the strawberries and put them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Transfer to a smoothie maker or use a handheld blender to blitz until smooth.Put the chia seeds, coconut cream, 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) of the strawberry purée, 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) of water and vanilla paste in a bowl and stir until well combined. Leave in the fridge for at least 15 minutes until all the ingredients have come together and the chia seeds have swollen.When ready to eat, spoon the chia pudding into bowls or glasses. Top with some of the remaining strawberry purée, cacao nibs, chopped brazil nuts and a few slices of the white nectarine.* If you find the mixture is too runny, add more chia seeds and pop it back in the fridge for 10 minutes. If the pudding is too hard, just add more liquid and in 10 minutes the pudding will be the right consistency.S��a��erry c�ia �u��i�gsPreparation 5 minsServes 2Chia seeds are amazing for increasing satiety (so you feel fuller and don’t eat as much). They also balance blood-sugar levels, improve sluggish bowels, improve energy levels and provide a yummy dessert, agreat school or work lunch box snack or a quick breakfast. Chia seed puddings are incredibly forgiving and can be made by anyone!happy hormones title229chapter* WITH ANY LEFTOVER STRAWBERRY PUREE, MAKE UP SOME MORE CHIA PUDDINGS OR USE AS A TOPPING ON CHIA PORRIDGE, PANCAKES OR YOGHURT FOR A SNACK.-We hope youenjoyed this EYB Book PreviewThe complete book is available from all major booksellers. Or use the "Buy Book" button and help support EYB.Next >