Menopause Smoothie: Top Ingredients + Recipes For Quick Relief

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In just 5 minutes you can whip up a hormone-balancing menopause smoothie that supports a healthy metabolism, nourishes your skin and increases your overall sense of vitality.

And the best part? You can start with basic, everyday ingredients (then add in some exotic extras if you wish).

So, if you’d like to learn more about:

which ingredients to use in a menopause smoothie
some sample recipes you can try
how to get results faster with menopause-friendly smoothies…

…then keep reading!

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HORMONE-BALANCING MENOPAUSE SMOOTHIE RECIPES

Now that you know which ingredients to use in a menopause smoothie, here are 2 recipes you can start using today!

The first one is great for the summer, while the other works for any time of year.

1. Cooling Watermelon Smoothie

Ingredients

4 cups fresh watermelon (chopped into cubes and chilled in the fridge)

4 fresh mint leaves

Juice from 1/4 – 1/2 lime (depending on how much lime you like)

1-2 tsp raw honey (optional, if you really want it sweeter!)

How To Make

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Serve and enjoy immediately.

NOTE: This smoothie has a light consistency (since watermelons are very high in water). Don’t expect it to be as thick as other smoothies.

2. Banana Strawberry Maca Smoothie

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk

1 banana

½ cup frozen strawberries

1 tsp maca (I like this one from the Maca Team)

1 tablespoon hemp seeds

Bee pollen (optional topping – learn more here about using bee products for menopause support)

How to Make

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a large glass and sprinkle some bee pollen on top.
Serve and enjoy immediately.

BENEFITS OF THIS MENOPAUSE-FRIENDLY SMOOTHIE

Before we wrap things up, you might find it helpful to know how some of the ingredients in the recipes above actually help with menopause symptoms.

So, let’s take a quick look 🙂

Watermelon Fights Inflammation, Supports Adrenals and Feeds The Skin

1. Fights Inflammation and Oxidative Damage

This water-rich fruit contains an antioxidant called lycopene, which protects the body from the effects of inflammation and oxidative stress (1 , 2).

In addition, lycopene protects us from the damaging effects of pesticides, herbicides and MSG, which are all commonly found in our food supply (source).

This matters for hormonal balance because:

Pesticides and herbicides are estrogen-based. They disrupt the delicate hormonal balance that is necessary during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

MSG is a common food ingredient that disrupts the body’s ability to “hear” our hunger hormones. This can lead to chronic weight issues, as I discuss in this post about hormones and weight loss.

And last but not least, watermelon is a natural source of vitamin C.

This is one of many antioxidants in the body and it’s also a nutrient that tends to get depleted quickly as we experience stress (be it emotional or chemical stress).

2. Supports Skin Renewal and Gives A Healthy Glow

Collagen is a protein that replaces old skin cells. It also makes our skin look firm and healthy.

And as we get older, our natural collagen production decreases.

Vitamin C is one of the main nutrients that the body needs in order to make collagen.

And it just so happens that watermelons are full of vitamin C.

This is yet another reason why watermelons are amazing for a menopause smoothie!

Oh and in addition to all the skin benefits, collagen is also necessary for:

Gut health
Bone health
Improving cellulite
Reducing joint pain

Collagen is such an integral part of our health that I’ve written a post on 13 foods that boost collagen naturally. Check it out for more ideas on how to boost this important protein

Given all these benefits, is it any wonder that watermelon is included in these recipes? 🙂

Peppermint Boosts Energy and Relieves Hot Flashes

Mint is a cooling herb. This means that if you struggle with hot flashes and inflammation, then this herb is a godsend!

In addition, mint helps to (source):

Boost energy
Soothe digestive issues
Reduce stress
Boost the immune system
Reduce inflammation

Lime Nourishes the Skin and Lowers Inflammation

Just like watermelon, limes are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants.

This supports the adrenals, fights inflammation and increases energy/vitality.

Other benefits of limes include (source):

Boosting immunity
Improving iron absorption
Supporting healthy skin

Raw Honey May Improve Menopause Symptoms in 3 – 4 Days

Honey and other bee products (like bee pollen and royal jelly) have hormone-friendly properties that make them worth adding to your menopause diet.

When it comes to honey in particular, research shows that it improves menopause symptoms in as little as 3 to 4 days (source)!

Maca Relieves Hot Flashes, Low Libido and More

When it comes to herbs for menopause maca is one of the most talked about.

And for good reason.

Not only does it have a surprisingly nice, caramel-like flavor, but it also helps symptoms like:

hot flashes
vaginal dryness
low libido
depression

…and much more.

So, how is maca able to do all this?

Well, maca is an adaptogenic herb i.e. it helps the body adapt based on the current conditions.

This adaptogenic ability makes maca a “flexible” herb that supports your body in regulating estrogen, cortisol and thyroid hormones.

So, by combining maca with menopause-friendly foods, you are giving your body the raw materials it needs to take care of you.

NOTE: Research on maca shows improvements with a daily dose ranging from 2000 to 3500mg.Check the brand you buy to see how many servings you need to take in order to reach 2000 to 3500 mg.

BEST INGREDIENTS TO USE IN A MENOPAUSE SMOOTHIE RECIPE

When creating a menopause smoothie, the main goal is to use anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Why anti-inflammatory?

Well, because when you reduce inflammation, you automatically support your adrenals, thyroid, blood sugar, immune system and other vital systems that affect your hormones.

This approach is what allows your body to find its own natural balance without struggle (by the way this post on creating a hormone balancing diet plan gives you more helpful diet tips).

Now, as far as ingredients are concerned, here’s what you need for a menopause-friendly smoothie:

A liquid base
Leafy greens
Fruits
Natural fats
Menopause-friendly herbs (optional)
Hormone-balancing superfood powder (optional)

Liquid	– plain water – coconut water – green tea – herbal tea – plant-based milk
Leafy greens	– spinach – kale
Fruits	choose any you like such as berries, bananas, pineapple, peaches.
Natural fats	nut or seed butters, avocados
Herbs (optional)	maca, matcha, turmeric and so on
Greens powder (optional)	this Green Juice powder

This table lists ingredients to use in a smoothie for menopause.

1. Liquid

menopause smoothie coconut water — Coconut water is a very hydrating and nourishing liquid base for smoothies.

This easiest liquid to use in a smoothie is plain ol’ water.

To take things to the next level, you can also use nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory liquids like:

coconut water
green tea
herbal tea (red raspberry leaf, peppermint and lemongrass tea are great options)
plant-based milks (such as coconut, almond, cashew or hemp milk)

A quick word about milk: it’s especially important to use non-dairy, plant-based milks because conventional milk is pro-inflammatory. This inflammation can throw off your hormones even more and leave you struggling even more.

2. Greens

When it comes to leafy greens, there are so many to choose from!

But the simplest and most enjoyable (taste-wise use is baby spinach.

Spinach contains important nutrients like calcium and iron. In addition, it’s perfect for smoothies because it doesn’t alter the flavor at all.

Another major benefit of spinach (and all greens) is that it is rich in chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll is what gives green foods their strong green color.

And chlorophyll also happens to be excellent for detoxing and oxygenating the body (source).

That means you can get rid of hormone-disrupting compounds, while increasing your energy 🙂

Some other greens that work great in smoothies are:

Kale
Cucumbers
Matcha (green tea powder)
Wheatgrass
Moringa
Spirulina
Chlorella

3. Fruits

fresh fruits for menopause smoothie — Fruits contain critical nutrients that lower inflammation and nourish the body.

There are two main reasons why fruits are necessary in a smoothie:

First, they add natural sweetness, so that you don’t have to load up on processed sugar.
Second, fruits provide vitamins, trace minerals, antioxidants and other key nutrients that the body needs for detoxification and hormone regulation.

Here are some fruit suggestions for your menopause smoothie:

Oranges
Watermelons
Cherries
Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and so on)
Bananas
Mangoes
Kiwi
Pineapples
Papayas
Peaches

4. Natural Fats

As I mention in this post on healthy fats for hormones, we need fats in order to make all estrogens, progesterone, cortisol and other hormones.

If we don’t have enough fat in our diet, we simply can’t balance those hormones.

So, to make things easy on yourself, include healthy, natural fats in your smoothie.

Here are some healthy fats to use:

Seeds (flax, chia, hemp, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame)
Nut milks (almond milk, hemp milk, macadamia, cashew)
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Coconut oil or coconut butter
Avocados

5. Menopause-friendly Herbs (optional)

Herbs like maca and ashwagandha are adaptogens, which means that they regulate our stress response and cortisol production.

In addition, they can also be helpful for symptoms like hot flashes, low libido and fatigue.

Besides these two herbs, here are some other menopause-friendly herbs that you can add to smoothies:

Matcha
Goji berries or goji powder
Ashwagandha
Turmeric
Mint
Ginger
Cilantro
Parsley

6. Hormone-Balancing Superfood Powder (optional)

A nutrient-rich superfood powder serves two very important purposes:

First, it floods your body with nutrients (way more than you could eat in one go!).
Second, it’s a superfast and convenient way of getting more nutrients into your diet.

Remember that the goal of your menopause smoothie is to lower inflammation.

And what your body needs in order to fight inflammation is nutrients.

The more nutrients you take in, the faster your hormones reset and the faster you can start losing weight, sleeping better and so on.

So, by using a concentrated superfood powder in your smoothie, you’re taking a shortcut!

There are lots of food powders you can choose from on the market (if you want to do your own trial and error).

However, if you’d rather skip the guessing and testing, then the powder I suggest reaching for is this Green Juice powder.

With ingredients like mint, turmeric, ashwagandha, moringa, wheatgrass, chlorella and beets, it’s a nutrient-rich powerhouse.

I’m such a huge fan of this product and I have a full review of it in this post on supplements for female hormonal imbalance. Read it to learn more about why it’s one of my go-to supplements.

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CONCLUSION

Like all dietary changes, the key to getting results with menopause smoothies is to be consistent.

So, start out by drinking them every day (or even, every other day) and start paying attention to how you feel as you make them a regular part of your routine.

You won’t be disappointed!

Hey there! Curious about supplements for women’s hormones? Here are my top picks (in-depth reviews for each is available here):

Hormone Harmony: Formulated for all around-hormone support, this supplement combines cortisol/stress lowering herbs (aka adaptogens), with herbs for nervous system support, insulin sensitivity and more. it’s no wonder it has 12,000+ (mostly glowing) reviews! Get $10 OFF with code HAPPYYOU076057.
Live It Up (formerly Enso) Supergreens: after getting a free sample from the company, I was seriously impressed by this greens powder. I love it because it has lots of mineral-rich and nutrient-dense greens and nothing else. The minty flavor is 100% from mint, no synthetic flavors (or other additives). I also love that it has no adaptogens (which my body is not a fan of lately). Think of this as your green, multivitamin/multimineral.
Moon Balance: this powder combines some of the best herbs for menstrual support, such as hibiscus, maca and shatavari. If your cycle is off balance and you struggle with things like PMS, period pain and other menstrual imbalances, this is one to check out.
Maca Root Powder: in the single herb category, maca is worth paying attention to. It has traditionally been used in Peru for hormone support (in men and women). Research and anecdotal reports indicate that this root vegetable helps with libido, anxiety, hot flashes, menstrual health and more.

Menopause Smoothie: Best Ingredients To Use For Relief & Recipes