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Eat for Balance – Nourish Your Body & Hormones with Delicious, Science-Backed Recipes for Women 40+. From Adaptogen Tonics to Seed-Powered Meals, Discover Food That Loves You Back!

Trending Tonics

Healing herbal tonics with ashwagandha, reishi & turmeric. Hot/cold drinks for hormones, energy & menopause relief."

Balance Bowls

Hormone-balancing bowls packed with phytoestrogens, fiber & anti-inflammatory ingredients. Easy, delicious & menopause-friendly!

High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad in white bowl

High Protein Caprese Pasta Salad – A Flavorful, Nutritious Twist

At Zinnia Recipes, I’m always on the lookout for dishes ...
Viral carrot salad served in rustic bowl in kitchen

Viral Carrot Salad: Skin-Glowing Summer Recipe Everyone’s Loving

Summer cravings hit different in your 40s. You want food ...
A bowl of served Greek yogurt cucumber salad

Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad: A Fresh, Feel‑Good Favorite

There’s something about summer that makes you crave food that’s ...
Carrot raisin salad in a rustic bowl with natural lighting

Carrot Raisin Salad: A Simple Dish That May Support Hormone Balance

I was in my mid-40s, juggling dinner and deadlines, when ...

Calm & Nourish

Stress-soothing meals to lower cortisol & boost serotonin. Adaptogen-rich recipes for mood, sleep & energy over 40.

moonbeam ice cream recipe

Moonbeam Ice Cream Recipe – Magical Pastel Dessert to Make at Home

If you’ve been craving something dreamy and delicious lately, this ...
Homemade pistachio butter in a glass jar with spoon

Pistachio Butter: The Creamy, Healthy Sweet Treat for Women 40+

Let’s be honest—just because we’re chasing protein goals and green ...
slice of gluten free quiche recipe

Gluten Free Quiche Recipe with Crust or Crustless – Your New Brunch Favorite

Gluten free quiche recipe—those four words are now a staple ...
matcha chia pudding in jar with strawberries and blueberries

Matcha Chia Pudding – A Calm, Creamy Breakfast You’ll Love

If you had told me ten years ago I'd be ...

Hi, I’m Lisa — the cook behind Zinnia Recipes!

I’m a 44-year-old mom, wellness enthusiast, and self-taught foodie who believes that healthy eating can be simple, cozy, and hormone-friendly. At Zinnia Recipes, I share high-protein, low-carb meals made for busy midlife women like you and me — the kind of recipes that nourish your body without stressing you out. If you’re juggling work, family, and trying to feel good again, you’re in the right place. 

 

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