Chia-Enhanced Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe (28g Protein!)
Welcome to the grand finale of The Chia Diaries: Peri Power Edition! For our 30th and final entry, I’m bringing you something that sounds almost too good to be true—a pizza crust that’s actually good for your changing body. I know what you’re thinking: “Joanna, pizza and perimenopause don’t exactly go together.” But here’s the […]
Chia Herb Crusted Salmon Hormone Macro Bowl
Welcome back to The Chia Diaries: Peri Power Edition! Entry 29 transforms chia seeds into the perfect protein coating for our ultimate hormone-supporting macro bowl. This colorful, Instagram-worthy meal combines everything your changing body needs: high-quality protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, and hormone-supporting nutrients—all in one satisfying bowl. This isn’t just dinner; it’s strategic nutrition […]
Brownie Batter Chia Overnight Oats
Welcome back to The Chia Diaries: Peri Power Edition! Entry 28 brings you the ultimate morning indulgence that doesn’t come with an afternoon crash—Brownie Batter Chia Overnight Oats. Yes, you read that right. We’re talking about chocolate for breakfast that actually supports your hormonal health during perimenopause and beyond! After 27 entries exploring every […]
Chia Seeds Bloating During Perimenopause: How to Avoid Digestive Issues and Support Gut Health
Welcome back to The Chia Diaries: Peri Power Edition! Entry 27 tackles the elephant in the room—or should we say, the rumbling in your stomach. After 26 entries exploring chia seeds’ benefits, it’s time for some real talk about their potential downside: digestive discomfort. If you’ve tried chia seeds only to experience bloating, gas, or […]
Strawberry Vanilla Protein Chia Pudding
30-Day Chia Diary Entry 26: Morning Energy & Hormone Vitality – Peri-Power Series Welcome back to The Chia Diaries: Peri Power Edition! Entry 26 introduces a scientifically-designed morning ritual that supports both sustained energy and hormone balance throughout your day. This Pink Power Hormone Helper Chia Pudding combines research-backed ingredients that work synergistically to help […]