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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!

Mango pineapple smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruits and nuts

Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

I remember one slow Sunday when the house smelled faintly ...
Delicious Chocolate Caramel Smoothie Bowl topped with fruits and nuts

Chocolate Caramel Smoothie Bowl

When the afternoon light softens and I settle into the ...
High protein breakfast bowls filled with nutritious ingredients for a healthy start.

High Protein Breakfast Bowls

The pan clicks softly on the stove. Bacon sizzles and ...
Delicious breakfast burrito bowl with eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables

Breakfast Burrito Bowl

The skillet sizzled softly as the light changed outside my ...

Calm & Nourish

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

Oreo Bubble Shake with whipped cream and Oreo cookie crumbles

Oreo Bubble Shake

It was a rainy Wednesday when I first made this ...
Freshly baked strawberry kiss cookies with a strawberry center

Strawberry Kiss Cookies

I remember the afternoon I first pulled these Strawberry Kiss ...
Delicious Strawberry Kiss Cookies topped with fresh strawberries

Strawberry Kiss Cookies

When the light slants through my kitchen window and the ...
Homemade candied orange slices displayed on a wooden table

Candied Orange Slices

The kettle hums and a soft citrus scent curls through ...
Lisa in a cozy kitchen

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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