Seed Cycling Explained: How to Support Hormone Balance with Food (Plus Nourishing Recipes)
Seed cycling is a simple, food-based ritual that supports hormone balance across the menstrual cycle. By rotating specific seeds during each phase of your cycle, you provide your body with targeted nutrients that support healthy estrogen and progesterone metabolism using real food, not supplements.
At The Seed Cycle, we’ve taken this traditional practice and made it easy, delicious, and consistent with our Seed Cycle Bake Mixes, so seed cycling actually fits into real life.
Whether you’re new to seed cycling or looking for creative ways to enjoy it, this guide covers:
FAQs we get asked all the time
Two deeply nourishing, repeat-worthy recipes
What Is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is the practice of eating specific seeds during different phases of your menstrual cycle to support hormone balance.
It works by:
- Supporting healthy estrogen metabolism in the follicular phase
- Supporting progesterone production in the luteal phase
- Providing fibre, healthy fats, zinc, selenium, and vitamin E — nutrients essential for hormone health
Rather than forcing hormones, seed cycling supports your body’s natural rhythm.
The Two Phases of Seed Cycling
Follicular Phase (Day 1–14)
Seeds: Flaxseed + Pumpkin seed
Focus: Estrogen support, detoxification, cycle renewal
Luteal Phase (Day 15–28)
Seeds: Sesame seed + Sunflower seed
Focus: Progesterone support, blood sugar stability, cravings, mood
Consistency matters more than perfection which is why turning seeds into baked goods, snacks, and rituals is where the magic really happens.
Why Use Seed Cycle Bake Mixes?
Let’s be honest grinding seeds daily isn’t realistic for most people.
Our Seed Cycle Bake Mixes:
- Contain the correct seed ratios for each phase
- Use buckwheat and wholefood ingredients for blood sugar support
- Are designed for baking, freezing, storing, and real-life routines
- Make seed cycling feel like nourishment, not another task
This is seed cycling that actually sticks.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 pack Seed Cycle Biscuit Mix (Luteal Blend)
⅔ cup butter
½ cup dates, finely chopped
½ cup macadamia nuts, roasted and chopped
Method
Brown the butter
Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted, foamy, and golden with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Mix the dough
In a large bowl, add the eggs and browned butter. Stir to combine.
Add the Seed Cycle Biscuit Mix, chopped dates, and macadamias. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Shape
Using your hands or a spoon, form14 large biscuits, or 28 smaller biscuits
Place onto a lined baking tray, leaving space between each biscuit.
Bake
Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
Cool & enjoy
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Why We Love This in the Luteal Phase
Healthy fats support progesterone and help you feel calm and satisfied
Sesame + sunflower seeds provide selenium, vitamin E, zinc, and fibre for hormone balance and skin
Dates offer gentle sweetness and minerals without blood sugar spikes
Protein + fats = fewer cravings, better mood, steady energy
These biscuits are on constant rotation in my kitchen — especially in the luteal phase, when the body needs grounding, steady energy, and real nourishment.
The Functional Nutrition Breakdown
Buckwheat: Fibre + slow-release carbs to support blood sugar and mood
Sesame + sunflower seeds: Support progesterone, skin health, and deliver vitamin E
Healthy fats: Support hormone production and satiety
Magnesium + zinc: Support energy, cravings, and nervous system health
Fibre + plant protein: Support digestion and estrogen clearance
This is smart snacking — food that actually does something.
Bake once, store in the fridge, and enjoy 1–2 biscuits daily through your luteal phase.
Seed Cycle Biscuit Mix available here or check Stockists on the website
Recipe 2: Viral-Style Japanese Cheesecake Seed Cycle
(No-Bake, Fridge-Set, Luteal Friendly)
This one is inspired by the viral Japanese cheesecake but made hormone-supportive.
Ingredients
Greek yoghurt
Seed Cycle Luteal Biscuit Mix (baked first)
How to Make
Bake your Seed Cycle biscuits and allow to cool. Add 1 cup of green yoghurt to a glass container and tightly layer the seed cycle biscuits inside. Cover and refrigerate overnight
The result? Creamy, grounding, lightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying.
Seed Cycling FAQs
Does seed cycling really work?
Seed cycling supports hormone balance by providing nutrients required for estrogen and progesterone metabolism. While every body is different, many women notice improvements in cycle regularity, cravings, skin, mood, and PMS over time.
How long does seed cycling take to work?
Seed cycling is a long-term ritual. Most people notice changes after 2–3 cycles, with best results seen through consistency.
Can I seed cycle if my cycle is irregular?
Yes. You can follow the moon cycle or split the month into two 14-day phases. Many women with irregular cycles find seed cycling helpful for creating rhythm.
Can seed cycling help with PMS and cravings?
Yes — especially in the luteal phase. The combination of fibre, fats, magnesium, and zinc helps stabilise blood sugar and support progesterone, which can reduce cravings and mood swings.
Final Thoughts
Seed cycling isn’t about perfection.
It’s about working with your body, not against it.
When seeds become biscuits, snacks, and rituals that’s when this practice becomes sustainable, nourishing, and effective.
This is why these recipes stay on repeat