Create a Gut-Friendly, Hormone-Balancing Holiday Feast from Home!
Learn How to Cook a Delicious 3-Course Christmas Meal That Supports Your Gut & Hormonal Health on Tuesday, 11th December from 11:30am to 1:30pm
This Christmas, elevate your holiday feast with dishes that aren’t just delicious but are also crafted to support gut health and hormonal balance. My online Christmas Cooking Masterclass is designed to give you hands-on experience and expert guidance in creating a vibrant three-course vegetarian meal that’s as nourishing as it is festive. For £55, join me live, or enjoy the recording, and learn the secrets to a meal that supports well-being from the inside out.
Here’s a sneak peek at the carefully selected menu and how each dish can support a happier, healthier body this holiday season.________________________________________
Starter: Whipped Feta with Roasted Radishes & Pumpkin Seeds
The meal begins with a whipped feta spread, topped with roasted radishes and pumpkin seeds. Not only is this dish packed with unique flavours and textures, but each ingredient serves a healthful purpose.
Feta: As a fermented food, feta contains beneficial probiotics that support your gut microbiome diversity, essential for healthy digestion and immunity. Additionally, feta provides B vitamins and calcium, which play crucial roles in hormonal health by supporting your adrenal function and maintaining stable hormone levels.
Radishes: Roasting radishes enhances their natural sweetness and adds fibre to the starter, helping with digestion and supporting a healthy gut lining. Radishes are also rich in antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation, a crucial factor in hormonal balance.
Pumpkin Seeds: These little seeds add a delightful crunch while delivering zinc and magnesium, two key minerals that support hormone regulation, particularly during stress. Zinc also supports immune health, which can become strained over the busy holiday season.
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Main Course: A Choice Between Two Gut-Friendly, Hormone-Supportive Mains
Our main event offers two delicious options, and we’ll let you decide which we cook live in a poll. You’ll receive both recipes to make at home, but here’s what makes each dish a winner:
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sage, Apple, Carrot & Sourdough Breadcrumbs This cosy dish is loaded with ingredients that support digestion and hormonal balance:
Butternut Squash: Rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, butternut squash supports immune health and skin, which can be affected by hormone fluctuations.
Sage: Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties, sage helps reduce cortisol levels, the stress hormone, making it perfect for hormone support and perfect for Christmas day!
Apple: Apples are packed with soluble fibre, which promotes a balanced gut microbiome by feeding your good bacteria. They’re also a source of phytoestrogens, compounds that help balance your oestrogen levels.
Carrots: High in fibre and antioxidants, carrots help the liver metabolise hormones more effectively, promoting balance and reducing excess oestrogen.
Sourdough Breadcrumbs: Sourdough contains beneficial bacteria and is easier to digest than regular bread, making it gentler on the gut. It also brings a festive, rustic flavour to the dish.
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Vegetable Wellington with Spinach, Pine Nuts, Butternut Squash & Mushrooms
My Vegetable Wellington offers a satisfying blend of earthy, nutrient-rich
ingredients:
Spinach: High in iron and folate, spinach supports your red blood cell production and energy, which are often affected by hormonal fluctuations. It also contains antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, supporting overall health.
Pine Nuts: Packed with healthy fats and magnesium, pine nuts support hormone production and your adrenal function, essential for a stress-free Christmas break.
Mushrooms: Rich in selenium and vitamin D, mushrooms support your immune health and hormone production. Their fibre content also supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria.
Butternut Squash: Adds a hint of natural sweetness and more gut-loving fibre, along with vitamins A and C for immune and skin health.
Seeded Crust: Instead of the traditional digestive biscuit crust, we’re using a blend of seeds that provide fibre and healthy fats, helping to balance blood sugar levels and support digestion. Seeds like flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds contain phytoestrogens, which can help balance oestrogen levels naturally.
Greek Yogurt and Crême Fraiche Filling: The probiotics in Greek yogurt aid in supporting a balanced gut microbiome, which is essential for digestion and even mood regulation. Crême fraiche adds a creamy texture without the heaviness, and both ingredients provide a source of protein to help keep blood sugar stable.
Fig Sauce: Figs add a festive sweetness along with fibre, antioxidants, and essential minerals like magnesium and potassium, which help ease stress and promote relaxation. A perfect end to the meal.
Live, interactive guidance with time for Q&A
An edited recording of the session, so you can cook at your own pace
Detailed recipes, a step-by-step written guide, and a shopping list
Exclusive links to two trusted veggie farmers, each offering £15 off your first order, making it easier to source fresh, high-quality produce for your big day Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this masterclass will equip you with the skills to create a meal that’s not only festive but also deeply nourishing. Book your spot now and join me on Tuesday, 11th December from 11:30am to 1:30pm for a nourishing Christmas cooking experience.
Secure your spot now and don’t forget to vote in my poll for the main course. Let’s make this holiday feast one to remember!
