Serves 2
If you’ve noticed changes in your energy, focus, or body composition over the years, you’re not imagining it. As women move through their late 30s, 40s, and beyond, hormone shifts can influence inflammation, muscle retention, and mental clarity.
This breakfast was chosen to open the series because it supports all three.
Wild smoked salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help regulate inflammation and support metabolic and cardiovascular health. According to the National Institutes of Health, omega-3s play a role in insulin sensitivity and inflammatory balance, which becomes increasingly important as estrogen levels fluctuate.
Omega-3 fatty acids health professional guide
Eggs provide leucine and choline, nutrients essential for muscle protein synthesis and brain health. Research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that whole eggs can stimulate muscle protein synthesis more effectively than egg whites alone, making them a valuable food as we age.
Avocado adds healthy fats that help stabilize blood sugar and support hormone signaling. Harvard’s Nutrition Source highlights the role of monounsaturated fats in long-term metabolic health.
Harvard guide to avocado nutrition
Ingredients
- Wild smoked salmon, 6 oz
- Pasture-raised eggs, 4 large
- Avocado, 1 medium
- Sourdough bread, 2 slices
- Fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Nutrition per serving
- Calories ~520
- Protein ~34 g
- Carbohydrates ~30 g
- Fat ~30 g
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