Fried Eggs with Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale
This meal delivers the ideal mix of protein, slow carbs, healthy fats, and leafy greens, perfect for replenishing nutrient stores after menstruation and supporting hormone production during the rebuilding phase of your cycle.
Why it’s perfect for the follicular phase:
The follicular phase is about rebuilding, revitalising, and preparing for ovulation.
This recipe supports that with:
Eggs are rich in choline, vital for hormone synthesis and methylation (a key oestrogen clearance pathway). They also supply vitamin D and cholesterol, the backbone of all steroid hormones.
Sweet potato delivers slow-burning carbohydrates and beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A to support healthy follicle growth and endometrial repair.
Kale, a nutrient-dense cruciferous green, helps regulate oestrogen via liver detox support (sulforaphanes) and adds important minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Recipe (Serves 2)
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
4 eggs
2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 cups kale, roughly chopped
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: lemon wedge or chilli flakes
Directions:
Roast the sweet potato: Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss diced sweet potato with 1 tsp oil and sea salt. Roast for 25–30 mins, flipping once, until golden and tender.
Wilt the kale: In a large skillet, heat ½ tsp oil. Add chopped kale with a splash of water and cook for 1–2 mins until just softened. Season lightly.
Fry the eggs: In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Crack in eggs and fry to your preferred doneness — runny yolks are great for hormone health!
Plate the roasted sweet potato and kale. Top with two eggs per person. Add a grind of black pepper or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
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This content is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease or health illness. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before acting on any information presented here.
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