Roasted Harvest Salad

By far one of the best things about fall is the endless options to make DELICIOUS meals with seasonal ingredients.

This big , hearty seasonal salad is the perfect example of a bowl your whole body will LOVE.

I love (balanced) salads / bowls for gut health, and hormones. But they are also supportive to BLOOD SUGAR regulation (which is KEY in reducing stress both internally + externally).

For blood sugar + stress:

• If you have high stress, feel burnout, struggle with anxiety ,  or face any  hormonal symptoms/ imbalances -  The main goal is to keep blood sugar stable throughout the day. Bowls (like this Roasted Harvest Salad Bowl from the Real Food Reset) are great for BLOOD SUGAR because they contain a balance of protein, fat, and fiber. Plus you can easily add blood sugar stabilizing spices and herbs!

For gut health + hormones:

• These meals are loaded with veggies, include diversity, high in fiber, and made of REAL FOODS. All of which support healthy hormonal balance and optimal digestive health. You can also pack in extra digestive support through home-made dressings and sneak in hormone specific nutrients at anytime!

Why do you need to care about something like blood sugar balance when it comes to stress, anxiety , and hormone health? I explain it all in this short video: Why Does Blood Sugar Matter?

Roasted Harvest Salad

What you need (serves 1) :

• 2-3 cups kale (chopped)

• 1 beet (about 1/2 cup chopped)

• 1/2 cup brussels sprouts (cooked and chopped)

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet potato (cooked)

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 1 tbsp pecans

• 2 tbsp feta cheese (optional)

• 1/2 garlic clove (small)

• 2 tbsp tahini paste

• 1/2 lemon (juice)

• 1.5 tsp olive oil (extra virgin/ cold pressed)

• sea salt / pepper (to taste)

• 1 tbsp water

What you do:

• Roast / cook beets, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes until fully cooked. Season as desired

• Chop kale and add to large bowl with olive oil and lemon juice. Massage kale leaves to soften slightly

• In a separate bowl combine tahini paste, water, salt and pepper

• Add roasted veggies to bowl with kale leaves. Top with feta cheese, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and tahini dressing

• Enjoy!

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