Sam Tahan

Seed cycling is the practice of cycling different seeds throughout the menstrual cycle to benefit each phase.

These bliss balls are an easy and delicious way to cycle seeds and also have a sweet treat. 

General Seed Cycling Guide

Days 1-14 (follicular phase): Pumpkin seeds or flax seeds to support follicular phase.

Days 15-28 (luteal phase): Sunflower seeds or sesame seeds to support luteal phase.

Seed Cycling Cardamom Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seed (or any seed of choice)

• 5 dates, pitted

• 3 tablespoons cacao powder

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 pod cardamom, crushed

• pinch of salt

Instructions

• In a food processor, add the pumpkin seeds and blend until coarse meal is formed. Do not blend into fine powder.

• Add the dates, cacao, oil, and spices. Blend until ingredients have formed a dough.

• Form the dough into small balls using your hands. May sprinkle extra cinnamon on top once formed.

Sam is a nutritionist and founder of The Well Society. Sam received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from California State University, Long Beach and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition for Wellness at Bastyr University. Her passion is teaching others the importance of nutrition to guide them on their path towards a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.