Gut-Healing Lunch Bowl (Thyroid & PCOS Friendly)
Best Time to Consume: Lunch
Why This Works
This balanced lunch bowl is designed to support gut health and hormonal balance, especially for women dealing with PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, and bloating.
✔ Supports estrogen detoxification
✔ Improves digestion and gut bacteria
✔ Reduces inflammation and bloating
✔ Keeps energy steady through the day
Ingredients
- Steamed rice – ½ cup
- Cooked moong dal or chickpeas – ½ cup
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, bottle gourd, spinach) – 1 cup
- Homemade curd or fermented vegetables – 2 tbsp
- Ghee or cold-pressed oil – 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds & Tumeric – a pinch each
- Lemon juice – optional
Method
- Heat ghee or cold-pressed oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Add the mixed vegetables and lightly sauté until just cooked.
- Combine the cooked dal or chickpeas with the vegetables and steamed rice.
- Add homemade curd or fermented vegetables just before eating.
- Finish with a pinch of turmeric and lemon juice if tolerated.
Hormonal Benefits
- Complex carbohydrates help prevent cortisol spikes
- Protein and fibre improve insulin balance
- Fermented foods improve estrogen clearance
- Healthy fats aid hormone production