february newsletter <3

menstrual phase meal prep, feb intentions, seasonal food

Happy February! February always feels like a quiet turning point. January is loud. It’s all new year, new habits, new everything. February is softer. Slower. More intentional. It’s where things actually start to stick.

This month isn’t about reinventing yourself, it’s about refining. Listening more closely. Choosing what you want to carry forward and what you’re done forcing.

My February intentions

I make a list every month! Here’s mine incase you need some inspo for yours

What’s in season in February 🍊🥬

Eating seasonally is one of the simplest ways to support hormones and digestion, especially in winter!

Right now, think grounding + warming + mineral-rich:

• Citrus (oranges, grapefruit, lemons)

• Sweet potatoes & winter squash

• Beets

• Carrots

• Dark leafy greens

• Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)

• Apples & pears

These foods support liver detox pathways, digestion, and steady energy, all things we need as winter lingers and cycles fluctuate.

Menstrual-phase meal prep

If you’re like me and get your period around the full moon (lol), I thought I’d share what I meal prepped for this week!

This is the phase for:

• warm meals

• easy-to-digest carbs

• iron + protein

• foods that feel comforting but stabilizing

Here are some of my favorite low-effort, high-reward period meal prep staples:

Bone Broth Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati are easiest to digest)

• 2 cups bone broth (chicken or beef)

• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional but recommended)

Instructions

1. Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear.

2. Add rice and bone broth to a pot. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

4. Stir in salt and butter or olive oil.

5. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.

Why it works

• Gentle, easy-to-digest carbs

• Mineral-rich from bone broth

• Supports digestion, replenishment, and energy during your period

Perfect as a base for bowls, eggs, ground meat, or eaten warm on its own.

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.

4. Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.

Why it works

• Slow-release carbs for stable energy

• Supports progesterone production

• Deeply grounding and satisfying

Great with breakfast, alongside protein, or as a snack when cravings hit.

Simple Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• Optional: 1 clove garlic, dried herbs, or black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef and break it up as it cooks.

3. Season with salt (and garlic/herbs if using).

4. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.

5. Drain excess fat if needed (or keep it — fat is supportive here).

Why it works

• Rich in iron, B vitamins, and protein

• Supports energy levels during bleeding

• Extremely versatile and satiating

Use in bowls, lettuce wraps, over rice, or with roasted veggies.

Chocolate Protein Balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup nut butter (almond or peanut)

• ¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)

• 2 tbsp cacao powder

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)

• Pinch of sea salt

• Splash of almond milk if mixture is dry

• Optional: sprinkle of hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao nibs, or goji berries

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl.

2. Mix until a thick dough forms.

3. Roll into bite-sized balls.

4. Store in the fridge up to 1 week.

Why it works

• Satisfies chocolate cravings

• Stabilizes blood sugar

• Feels indulgent without the crash

Bonus Period Prep Ideas:

• Slow-cooked soups or stews

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Steamed veggies tossed with olive oil

• Warm herbal teas (ginger, cinnamon, chamomile)

The goal during your period isn’t perfection, it’s support

A lil reminder <3

If you’re feeling pulled toward structure but also craving softness, that’s not a contradiction, it’s wisdom.

Your body doesn’t need punishment to change.
It needs rhythm, nourishment, and trust.

✨ Sync & Savor is officially available for pre-order ✨

If you want a deeper, more intentional way to eat with your cycle, not against it, my cookbook Sync & Savor is designed to guide you through exactly that (:

It’s rooted in:

• cycle-synced nourishment

• hormone-supportive meals

• realistic routines that fit real life

Pre-ordering truly means the world to me and helps bring this work to more women who need it. Pre-order Sync & Savor here

Have the best week ahead!

xx Paige