Chocolate Mousse for Hormones & Fertility! by Kathryn Flynn, B.Ed., RYT

The wisdom that what you eat is a direct reflection of your health is now widely accepted as science and continues to prove that certain foods do, in fact, improve reproductive function. For years, clients have requested more delicious tasting fertility-friendly recipes. 

From this desire emerged the idea for my cookbook: Cooking for Fertility: Foods to Nourish Your Fertile Soul – along with an instructional “Cooking for Fertility DVD ” for those wanting to learn how to cook to conceive. 

Cooking for Fertility is a simple approach to nourishing the reproductive function which combines modern science with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

While enhancing your chances of conceiving, the bigger picture of living a fertile life includes learning lifestyle, exercise and food choices that are fertility promoting. For those experiencing infertility, there are specific meal plans that address common Western and Chinese Medicine imbalances with healing foods. One simple premise is that by optimizing your digestion, you naturally absorb more nutrients and prepare yourself for a healthy pregnancy. Above all else, the key to eating for fertility is pleasure: over 100 delicious recipes are included for your enjoyment, including a healthy chocolate mousse with fertility benefits!

Chocolate Mousse with Tofu and Avocado

Dark chocolate has numerous health benefits, including it’s arginine content, which encourages blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. Tofu is a healthful alternative to whip cream and eggs, and it preserves the creamy texture of this delicious mousse (along with the avocado). Using a low glycemic sweetener is important to stabilize blood sugar levels, and it is important for energy level, metabolism and balanced reproductive hormones.

Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes
Serves 4 to 6

10 ounces dark chocolate, melted
1 package silken tofu
(optional: 1/2 an avocado)
2 to 4 tablespoons agave syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu (and optional avocado), along with the agave, vanilla and cinnamon until perfectly smooth. Add the melted chocolate and mix until fully combined.

Pour mixture in a bowl, and let sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

To YOUR health!

Kathryn Flynn, BEd, RYT
Nutrition Counseling
Weight Optimization
Detoxification

Contact Kathryn about the Oriens Weight Optimization program, Hormone Balance meal plans, or to develop your personal nutrition protocol. You will LOVE your food.