Rice Pudding<\/a> . You can simply top it with apple pieces, apple puree, cinnamon, yogurt or skyr, and nut butter, and you've created another delicious breakfast dish for the luteal phase!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCeylon Cinnamon or Cassia Cinnamon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that there are two different types of cinnamon? There's a distinction between the "original" Ceylon cinnamon and the "Chinese cinnamon" Cassia cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ceylon cinnamon is also known as the "real" or "original" cinnamon and comes from Sri Lanka or southern India. Ceylon cinnamon tastes a little more refined, more aromatic and less spicy because it contains less cinnamaldehyde than cassia cinnamon. Cinnamon is also said to have many health benefits that apply almost exclusively to Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and thus has an anti-inflammatory effect. There are studies that show that Ceylon cinnamon reduces "bad cholesterol" and increases "good" cholesterol and can therefore improve blood values. Ceylon cinnamon also has a blood sugar stabilizing effect and type 2 diabetics in particular can reduce their blood sugar levels with 0.5 - 2 teaspoons of Ceylon cinnamon a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cassis cinnamon, on the other hand, is much cheaper and is usually used in processed foods. You will also often come across cassis cinnamon on the spice shelf in the supermarket. Cassis cinnamon is produced in southern China and contains a much higher concentration of coumarin. An overdose of coumarin can lead to headaches, nausea and dizziness. Just one teaspoon of cassis cinnamon often reaches the recommended maximum coumarin limit, so cinnamon lovers should be particularly careful about which cinnamon they choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advertisement<\/strong>\u00a0(Affiliate): For these reasons I prefer to use\u00a0this Ceylon cinnamon<\/a> to reap the health benefits and enjoy the aromatic, \u201creal\u201d cinnamon taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNutritious Apple Tarte Flamb\u00e9e in the Luteal Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
During the luteal phase, many women are particularly plagued by PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Meanwhile, this is the time to take care of yourself, supporting your body with the right nutrients for the subsequent menstrual phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this time, you may experience water retention, digestive problems, mood swings, and even back and abdominal pain. Nutrients that can be particularly helpful during this time include vitamins B1, B6, D, and E, as well as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, omega-3 fats, long-chain carbohydrates, progesterone-like phytohormones, antioxidants, and chlorophyll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have specifically selected some ingredients for this apple tarte flamb\u00e9e so that their nutrients can support you and your hormone balance during this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Wholegrain Spelt Flour<\/strong>: is rich in vitamins B1, B6 and E and contains potassium, iron, magnesium and, above all, long-chain carbohydrates (to stabilize blood sugar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apples<\/strong>: contain vitamins B1, B6 and E, as well as the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, and as a high-fiber fruit they support the excretion of estrogen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cinnamon<\/strong>: contains B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and iron and also has a blood sugar stabilizing effect, stimulates the uterine muscles and can thus have an anticonvulsive effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Walnuts (optional)<\/strong>: contain vitamin E, potassium, magnesium and iron and are especially rich in omega-3 fatty acids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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