WE ARE CYCLIC HUMANS

This email is for women and the supportive man. 

The Fourth trimester – the first 12 weeks after childbirth, is an opportunity to replenish after the nutritional demands of pregnancy, heal physically and emotionally from birth and enjoy learning to navigate life with your brand new little person. 

We will show you how you can support your healing, energy levels and mood with minimal time spent in the kitchen or shopping.

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Have you heard of Claire Baker? 

Claire Baker

One of my good friends first introduced me to Claire Baker maybe two or three years ago. It was me and four of my best girl friends sitting in Shandong Mama talking about this and that over huge plates of dumplings. At one point in the conversation contraception came up and that led to periods. Five females in their 20's, learning so much from each other about the menstrual cycle. It was shocking to realise that we were never EVER educated on most of things we spoke of. When we were in our early teen years, there wasn't any coaching or education on how to listen to your body and it's cycle.

 

Claire Baker's concept of a woman's cycle in relation to the seasons - blew my mind! It made so much sense to me. And on reflection that night after dumplings, I knew it to be true for my body and self. My energy levels shift through my cycle, as do my emotions and mental state.

 

WINTER days 1 - 6 

SPRING days 7 - 13 

SUMMER days 14 - 21 

AUTUMN days 22 - 28 

 

I am well practiced in listening to my body due to my years of been sick. These days I am able to work better with and within my cycle. Knowing when to allow been busy and when to retreat for down time. A huge part of my cycle revolves around nourishing my body appropriately for each stage. I think it is really important to share this with you.  (note: my diet is always low dairy, low gluten and low sugar). 

 

WHAT I FOCUS ON DURING EACH PHASE

WINTER - Cooked fruits + vegetables, warming spices, ginger tea, dark chocolate, fermented foods, whole grains, dark leafy greens. Avoid coffee, alcohol + sugar. Hydrate!

 

SPRING - a balance of cooked + raw, a variety of proteins and whole grains

 

SUMMER - lighter meals, high vegetarian based diet, salads 

 

AUTUMN - (I am hungry during this phase) I eat more red meat, dark chocolate, fermented foods, soups, porridge, curries. Include foods high in magnesium, iron and potassium. Avoid coffee, alcohol + sugar. Hydrate! 

METTLE + GRACE

SERVICES

CONSULTATION 

$90 - 1 hour consultation.

This is essentially a therapy session for your cooking and eating worries and woes. We talk through grocery shopping issues, dietary restrictions/allergies/intolerances, cooking skills and anything else on your mind. Mettle + Grace work with you to develop and set goals to be achieved. We will establish a food routine to empower you to cook more food at home, that works with your schedule and skills. Our services are completely personalised to give you every chance at succeeding with your beneficial eating. 

 

PRIVATE COOKING CLASS

$165 - 3 hour cooking class. 

Instead of attending a group cooking class, you can opt for a private cooking class to gain more experience suitable to your needs. Private cooking classes take place in the convenience of your own home, so that you feel more comfortable in your kitchen (and it is easier to store all the delicious meals you prepare). These cooking classes are designed according to the goals set out in your consultation and personalised. If you don't like eggplant, you won't see a single recipe with eggplant in it or perhaps you are vegan, low FODMAP, we will design recipes to suit. You will be responsible for purchasing fruit, vegetables, nuts and proteins used (incase you wish to bulk cook); we supply the rest. 

MEN HAVE A HORMONE CYCLE TOO. 

Instead of having a month-long hormone cycle like women, men go through an entire hormone cycle every 24 hours.

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SEED CYCLING 

Tory Giles - SHIFT NATURAL MEDICINE 

 

WHAT IS IT? 

Eating a certain seed which is high in specific nutrients to balance hormones that are needed through the different phases of your menstrual cycle. 

 

YOUR CYCLE: 

Our cycle has two main phases

+ The Follicular Phase which is day 1 of our period flow until we ovulate. 

+ The Luteal Phase which is from ovulation to when we get our period. 

 

HOW TO SEED CYCLE: 

Eat 1 tbsp each of flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds every day throughout your Follicular Phase. 

 

Flaxseeds block excess oestrogen production and are high omega 3's. Pumpkin seeds are rich in omega 3's, also high in zinc which helps prepare your body to secrete progesterone which is needed in the next phase. 

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Eat 1 tbsp each of sesame seeds and sunflower seeds every day throughout your Luteal Phase. 

 

Sesame seeds modulate oestrogen and progesterone levels. Sunflower seeds are high in selenium which supports liver function, this helps to detox excess hormones. 

HOW TO INCLUDE SEEDS IN MEALS: 

FLAXSEEDS: 

- Add to granola 

- Replace eggs 

- Sprinkle on top 

- Crackers (recipe)

 

PUMPKIN SEEDS: 

- Add to granola 

- Use in pesto 

- Add to a muesli bar 

- Spiced seed mix 

 

SESAME SEEDS: 

- Dukkah 

- Tahini Dressings 

- Sesame Brittle 

- Top Asian dishes 

 

SUNFLOWER SEEDS: 

- Add to hummus 

- Add to Apple Crumble topping mixture 

- Sunflower seed butter 

- Soak and use in raw vegan treats instead of cashews

PERIOD RECIPES

by Mettle + Grace 

SPICED SEED MIX 

Days 1 to 14 - to snack on 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup Cashews

1 cup Almonds

1 + 1/2 cups Pumpkin seeds 

1/2 cup Flaxseeds

¼ tsp ground Cinnamon

1 tsp ground Sweet paprika

½ tsp ground Cumin

¼ tsp ground Turmeric

½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Black pepper

2 tbsp Water

½ cup Rice syrup or sugar

2 tbsp Coconut oil

 

METHOD

Preheat oven to 175c.

Combine cashews, almonds and seeds in a large bowl.

In a small saucepan, heat water, sugar and coconut oil. Once everything is melted, remove from heat. Add cinnamon, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper to the liquid. Then slowly pour mixture over the nuts. Stir to coat.

Scatter nuts on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Bake nuts for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss nuts. Then return to the oven for another 5 - 10 minutes.

Allow nuts to cool on baking tray.

**I make an extra 1-2 tsp of spice mix to toss through the nuts at the end of toasting. I like a big flavour profile.

SESAME CRUNCH

Days 14 to 28 - to top salads or snack on

 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup of Pumpkin seeds

⅓ cup of Sesame seeds

3 tsp of Dulse flakes

2 tbsp of Coconut oil

⅓ cup of Rice syrup

 

METHOD 

Preheat oven to 170c.

Combine slivered almonds, sesame seeds and dulse flakes in a bowl.

In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil and rice syrup over low heat. Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and fold quickly to incorporate it before the mixture becomes too sticky.

Spoon the mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Smooth out the top with the back of a spatula.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool completely on the baking tray.

CHOC POPS (THE HEALTHIER KIND) 

Days 21 to 7 - Magnesium boost 

INGREDIENTS

4 cups Puffed millet 

1 1/2 cups Macadamia nuts

1 cup Walnuts 

1 cup Shredded coconut 

1/3 cup Cacao 

1/4 cup Maca powder 

2/3 cup Rice syrup 

1/2 cup Coconut oil 

1/2 tsp Salt 

 

METHOD 

Preheat oven to 180˚c. 

Roughly chop walnuts and macadamia nuts with a knife on a chopping board or in your food processor. Melt coconut oil in your microwave or in a small pot on the stove over medium heat. 

Combine all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. 

Scatter granola across a baking tray lined with baking paper. Then toast in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Toss granola every 10 minutes. Once granola is lightly golden all over, remove from oven and allow to cool on the tray. Store in airtight jars. 

SMOOTHIE 

Days 21 to 28 - help reduce muscle cramps 

INGREDIENTS 

1/2 x Avocado 

2 tbsp x Cacao 

1 handful x Spinach 

1 x Banana 

2 tbsp x Peanut Butter 

Coconut Water 

 

METHOD 

Add all ingredients to your NutriBullet and blitz until smooth. Add enough coconut water until you reach desired consistency. 

The Clams

[I love The Clams because] they’re just a bunch of everyday people who decided to make a political statement through art ... They’re not professional artists, they’re citizens who have something to say.

— Simon Abrahams, CEO Melbourne Fringe

PERIOD APPS

Clue - 

Log your period flow, menstrual products used, sex, pain, moods, cervical fluid, and PMS symptoms.

 

Eve Tracker App - 

This cute app has cheeky features like a daily "Cyclescope" - horoscope-like forecast based on where you are in your cycle. 

 

Flo Period + Ovulation - 

Flo is password-protected, so nosy friends, partners, or family won’t know anything about your cycle unless you want them to. You can also sync your data with Apple’s Health app and track your sleep duration, water consumption, and physical activity. For those trying to get pregnant, you can monitor basal temperature, test results, and see the tracker’s estimate of your most fertile days.

 

Period Diary - 

This app has more than 30 PMS symptoms and 20 moods available to track and syncs with your phone’s calendar so you can see all your period info in one place. 

 

Cycles - 

This minimalist tracker app is designed to be shared with your partner so they can provide more ~emotional support~ during PMS days.

PERIOD PROTECTION

UNDERWEAR: ModiBodi - Feel protected and prepared for your period with our leak-proof period underwear. Designed with multiple absorbency levels to cater for different flows, our absorbent period panties mean you can go the whole day without having to use tampons or pads.

 

TAMPONS + PADS: TOM Organic - 100% organic cotton, nothing else. Unlike some conventional tampons, ours are made with no chemicals, synthetics or plastics.

 

PERIOD CUPS: The Hello Cup - reasons to use one; "reusable don't smell, environmentally conscious, hold three times more than tampons, ideal for women of all ages, ideal for athletes, made in New Zealand, comfortable, easy to use, don't dry out your vjayjay like tampons do."

We can help you work out how to include more of a certain ingredient or vitamin into your diet...or whatever dietary changes your Doctor has given you! 

 

Mettle + Grace has a talent for working dietary changes seamlessly into your lifestyle. 

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
0423629287

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