Super Veggie Curry

a lot of rare nutrients hiding in a super flavorful sauce

This super simple, flavor bomb of a veg curry is super high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, great for blood sugar balance, and rich in nutrients like folate, iron, copper, vitamin K, C, A & B vitamins. A lot of power in one bowl!

All those goodies make this a particularly good meal for the follicular phase of a womans cycle, and for the first trimester of pregnancy.

(P.S. please ignore the fact that I forgot to take photos til halfway through cooking)

Nutrition Notes

During the follicular phase, folate helps with cell division and healthy follicle development and ovarian responsiveness. Iron helps to replenish blood lost during the menstrual phase and bring energy levels back, while also supporting follicle development. Vitamins A, K and C all play pivotal roles for hormone production, uterine health and follicle development.

During the first trimester of pregnancy, we all know the importance of folate- it’s essential for cell division and tissue growth in baby’s early days. Kidney beans, spinach and brussels sprouts are all super high in folate that metabolizes easily. The B6 in lots of the ingredients will further support that folate metabolism! Iron supports the growth of the placenta, and while you need more in later trimesters it’s really essential at the start too. Copper helps form baby’s heart, blood vessels and nervous system, as does vitamin A. All the fiber helps fill you up while keeping things moving, as digestion can be super slow in the first trimester, contributing to morning sickness, so small, filling but quick moving meals are ideal.

If you have a really sensitive tummy and are still adjusting to high-fiber meals, you could choose to leave out the brussels sprouts, although in doing so you miss out on a good dose of vitamin K, C and folate!