Raw Carrot Salad – For Hormone Health

A raw carrot salad is just one way to support your hormone health.

When people think ‘raw carrot salad’, they think ‘boring’ and ‘rabbit food.’ I am here to tell you that is not the case. This raw carrot salad is full of flavor and nutrient-dense ingredients that make it a delicious way to take care of our hormones as women. Jump into this salad with me and love your hormones along the way.

Wellness & The Table

When I started this blog and my socials, I did so because I wanted to help people.
I had discovered a new way of living, fueling myself, taking care of my hormones and health in general.
As women our health is forgotten a lot. We are just all pushed into this same box. (Sorry if you are a man! This paragraph is for the ladies, but this recipe is still amazing for me).

So, going forward, I want to share more hormone-balancing meals and snacks that can help us women in our hormone and life-healing journey.

It’s not easy being human, but it’s one hell of a blessed, amazing ride, especially when we start to figure out our hormones. Just remember you aren’t alone, let’s heal together.

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Hope you enjoy this recipe!! Happy hormones!!

What inspired this salad?

Estrogen. She is the star behind why I created this recipe. My whole life, I had pretty easy periods as a young girl and no issues as I grew up into a woman. Thankfully, I was never on birth control or anything like that. But as I have gotten older and probably a bit more stressed… I have noticed changes.

1. Heavier periods.
2. More pain.
3. Headaches.
4. Mood swings the week before (never had this growing up).
5. Clotty periods.

Okay. What the hell is all that? I never worried too much about it and just thought, “well, not all periods are easy”. No. After extensive research, I had come to the self-diagnosis that I was estrogen-dominant the week leading up to my period and was not detoxing excess estrogen properly.

I looked up things that naturally detox excess estrogen. Raw carrots being one of many things. I add this to my diet, along with other natural remedies and lifestyle changes. I can see substantial changes to my cycles so far and will continue trying to detox my estrogen naturally and keep improving my lifestyle.

If I want to eat raw carrots as part of my detox, I want it to taste good. Welcome to the raw carrot salad.

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

• Potato Peeler – You need this to peel the carrots and slice them so they are thin and long. It is a necessity!
• Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Don’t skimp on your health! When it’s a part of your everyday cooking, it is a part of your health, and not all olive oils are created equal. I linked one that I trust and use daily.
• Parchment Paper – A quality one is important, that is unbleached and natural. I use this one.
• Baking Tray – To bake the bagels after they boil. A basic one will do.

Hormone Benefits of Carrots:

• Estrogen Detoxification:
  Raw carrots contain unique indigestible fibers that bind to excess estrogen in the digestive tract, aiding in its elimination.
  This can support hormonal balance, especially in cases of estrogen dominance, which is linked to PMS, heavy periods, and mood swings.
• Blood Sugar Regulation:
  The low glycemic index of raw carrots helps stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing insulin spikes and supporting overall hormonal health.
• Adrenal Support:
  Vitamin C in carrots is vital for adrenal gland function and the production of stress hormones like cortisol.
• Thyroid Health:
  Carrots contain selenium and other nutrients that support thyroid hormone production and reduce inflammation.
• Skin and Hair Hormone Support:
  Vitamin A supports sebum production and skin regeneration, processes influenced by hormonal changes, especially during menopause or pregnancy.
  
  Including raw carrots as a snack or in salads is a simple way to harness these benefits and promote overall hormonal and general health. And for detoxing, I usually start adding them into my every or almost every day a week before my period and the week of.

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 5 Large Carrots or 7 Mix of sizes – Peeled, thinly sliced/potato peeled, cut into 3rds
• 1/2 Red Onion – Chopped fine
• 1/2 Cup of Dill – Cleaned and roughly chopped
• 1 Large Avocado – Cut into cubes
• 1/3 Cup of Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 1/3-1/2 Cup of Chopped Feta – I love feta
• 4 Green Onions – Thinly sliced
• Cilantro – Roughly chopped (You can do it with or without cilantro; I have made it twice now, once with and once without.)

The Dressing:

• 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• Juice of 1/2 a Lime
• Fresh Pepper
• Pinch of sea salt

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F/176C.
2. On a parchment-lined baking tray, add 1/3 cup of sesame seeds and toast for 6-8 minutes until they are golden brown. Check them at 6 minutes in case your oven is hotter than mine.
3. Pour the toasted sesame seeds immediately off the tray into a bowl and allow to cool.

4. First, we are going to peel the skin off the carrot and dispose of or save it for homemade broth.
5. Then, you will use the same potato peeler and slice the carrot long ways to achieve these long, thin slices of carrot. Cut those in half or 3rds, depending on how long the carrot is.

6. Now, we are going to chop our feta, dill, and onion. [Onion not pictured].

7. If you are adding cilantro, chop that now, along with cubbing the avocado.
8. For the dressing, you will mix in a bowl 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/3 Cup olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, juice of 1/2 a lime, fresh pepper, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well.

9. In a pretty salad bowl, add your carrots, cilantro, avocado, feta, toasted sesame seeds and dill.

10. Now, you are going to add the dressing and a little extra olive oil!

11. Give that a good toss.
12. And you are finished!!! I hope you enjoy this nutrient-dense, hormone-loving salad.

I am so incredibly happy to share this recipe with you guys. It is one I am especially proud of because of the health benefits but also the taste. The flavors in this salad are so good and it leaves you feeling satiated but light and healthy. I hope you share this with your friends and family!

Questions/Comments?

I hope you loved this recipe and if you did or didn’t, I would love to hear from you! Let me know how it worked out or what you loved about it!

Don’t forget to share your creations on Instagram and tag me so I can see your raw carrot salads in action!

Thank you so much for being here! I appreciate you all and your support!

Other recipes you will love:

Egg Salad With Beets – High-protein breakfasts are always the best idea.
Coq Au Vin Blanc – A super healthy dinner to add to the rotation.
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread – This recipe turned out so much better than I expected!! Now a huge fan of buckwheat.

Brit’s Healthy Chicken Salad

Loaded Egg Salad – Protein Packed & Satiating

PS: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I’m simply a health enthusiast sharing my personal experience. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.