Beef and Broccoli

Health benefits of broccoli for hormone health.

Broccoli contains a variety of bioactive substances, such as sulforaphane and phytoestrogens, that regulate hormones. Phytoestrogens are substances derived from plants that function in the body similarly to estrogen, thereby mitigating symptoms related to the reduction of estrogen levels during menopause and perimenopause. According to studies, phytoestrogens can help maintain bone health, frequently weakened during menopause, and lessen the frequency and intensity of hot flashes and nocturnal sweats. According to studies on menopause, phytoestrogen supplementation can reduce women’s menopausal symptoms. The findings demonstrated that, compared to women who did not consume phytoestrogen-rich foods, those who did reported a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of hot flashes.

Additionally, broccoli contains sulforaphane, a chemical that may affect estrogen metabolism. Sulforaphane also demonstrates anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, which help guard against cellular damage and promote general health during menopause and perimenopause. Discover what foods can help hormone health in our blog: “The Best Foods for Optimal Hormone Health.”

Beef and Broccoli

Recipe by MelissaCourse: LunchCuisine: AsianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

Potein

44

minutes

Carbohydrate

38 g

Fat

16 g

You can serve this delectable recipe with anything from baked sweet potatoes to your favourite pasta dish for lunch or dinner. The health benefits of broccoli are numerous. Broccoli is an excellent source of fibre and vitamins B6, E, and A. Additionally, broccoli is a good calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc source. That’s not even the whole list! Eat your broccoli.

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb (340 g) 90% lean ground beef

• One large head of broccoli, florets chopped

• 1tbsp (15 g) coconut aminos

• Two minced garlic or 1/2 tbsp (4.5 g) garlic powder

• One minced shallot

• 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground ginger

• 1 tbsp (9g) sesame seeds

• 2 tbsp (18 g) sliced or crushed almonds (optional)

• Two medium sweet potatoes (optional)

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (optional)

Directions

• Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat, crumbling and breaking apart as you go along.
• Once the beef is mainly browned through, add broccoli, coconut aminos, garlic, shallot, ground ginger, and sesame seeds. Mix well until meat and broccoli are evenly coated.
• Cook for approximately five more minutes until beef and broccoli are the desired consistency. Add 2-4 tbsp of water if the meat is getting dry.
• Top the beef and broccoli with sliced almonds and serve them with pan-fried or baked sweet potato. Enjoy

Recipe Video

Notes

• Instead of fresh garlic, use powdered garlic to save time and not mince it.  If you dislike the crunchiness of almonds, you can skip them. You can use crushed almonds or sliced almonds. Feel free to add sea salt and pepper to taste. ]

If you would like to try the recipe with sweet potatoes, check out our blog: “Discover Sweet Potatoes’ Health Benefits for Hormones and Gut: Which Cooking Method is Best.”A nutritious root vegetable, sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidants that shield your cells from damage. Sweet potatoes are also a great source of nutrients for your immune and digestive systems and hormones. Vitamins A and C, potassium, fibre, zinc, and other minerals are abundant in sweet potatoes, which can support overall health.