I’ve never really been a morning person, more a “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” kind of soul. And then suddenly, I realised I can’t have coffee on an empty stomach. Hello, perimenopause. So I switched to my warm water lemon ginger chia drink, and honestly, it’s been a gentle game changer for me 💛
As hormones start shifting in perimenopause, especially with fluctuating estrogen, things like acidity, bloating, and caffeine sensitivity can feel more intense. This simple drink feels like a softer, more balanced start. It hydrates, supports digestion, helps with bloating, adds fibre for gut health, and gives me a clean, steady kind of energy, less buzz, more balance ❤️
I also add a pinch of haldi (turmeric), which contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may help support digestion, reduce bloating, and even ease joint stiffness and inflammation, something many women notice more during perimenopause and menopause. Pairing it with black pepper improves its absorption, making it more effective.
I have this first thing in the morning, and then eat 20 to 30 minutes later.
Recipe & Method:
• I take half a glass of warm water.
• Squeeze in half a lemon.
• Add a pinch of pink salt.
• Add a pinch of turmeric (haldi) and black pepper.
• Add overnight soaked chia seeds.
• Add fresh grated ginger.
• Mix it well.
• Let it sit for 1 minute.
• Then I sip it slowly. ☕️✨
If you want to understand more about perimenopause, menopause, HRT, and how estrogen impacts your body, we’ve done a full episode with Mini Mathur and Dr. Sukhpreet Patel. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
Word of caution: always soak your chia as they expand, start slow, and skip if you have gut or swallowing issues. Also, this won’t hit like caffeine, it’s a gentler wake-up. This works for me, but may not suit everyone, especially if you have acidity, kidney stones, or a sensitive stomach.
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