Lemon Dill Bean Salad

LunchDinner

May 21

Bean salads have been a trend on TikTok that we love! Beans are a fantastic source of cheap, sustainable protein and fiber that we often encourage our patients to add into their eating patterns.

You might be thinking, “but Kristen, how do I make beans tasty?? And what the heck is a bean salad?”

Here is a yummy bean salad recipe that is perfect for spring and summer that provides high-quality nutrients like fiber, plant-based protein, folate, iron, and antioxidants. These nutrients are essential to reproductive health as they play a role in supporting hormone balance, ovulation regulation, and steady energy production:

Fiber supports estrogen metabolism and balanced blood sugar which helps in regulating reproductive hormones and ovulation.
Protein provides the amino acids necessary to produce hormones, support ovulation, and maintain healthy tissues in the reproductive system in addition to supporting blood sugar balance alongside fiber.
Folate supports cell growth, DNA synthesis, hormone regulation and especially neural tube development which happens early in pregnancy.
Iron helps your body efficiently carry oxygen to your reproductive tissues and organs as well as supports energy production and general blood flow.
Antioxidants help protect your cells from oxidative stress and inflammation to preserve hormone signaling, ovulation, egg quality, sperm health, implantation, and overall reproductive function.