This hormone-balancing, low-FODMAP, gut-repairing bowl is designed for both nourishment and therapeutic support. A warm, mineral-rich broth soothes the digestive tract and calms the nervous system, while gluten-free buckwheat soba provides bioactive rutin to support circulation. Carefully selected low-FODMAP vegetables minimize fermentation, and clean, high-quality protein promotes hormone production and lasting satiety, creating a meal that is both healing and satisfying.
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Broth
- 4 cups organic bone broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Noodles
- 180 g 100% buckwheat soba noodles
Vegetables (Low-FODMAP)
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup zucchini slices
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- 2 spring onion green tops only
Protein
- Wild salmon
- Free-range chicken
- Organic firm tofu
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles separately, rinse, set aside
- In a pot, gently warm sesame oil + ginger (no browning)
- Add broth, coconut aminos, vinegar
- Simmer 5 minutes
- Add carrots & zucchini → simmer 3–4 minutes
- Add protein until cooked
- Stir in greens last
- Serve broth over noodles
Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Nori strips
- Fresh parsley or coriander
Notes
This recipe is thoughtfully designed to provide combined functional medicine benefits. It supports hormone balance with a careful blend of protein, healthy fats, and fibre while avoiding refined sugar, helping to stabilize blood sugar and support cortisol, insulin, and oestrogen regulation. The dish is low-FODMAP, free from onion, garlic, wheat, and dairy, and contains gentle fibres that minimize bloating and digestive discomfort. It is also autoimmune-friendly, featuring gluten-free, dairy-free, and anti-inflammatory ingredients with no processed additives. Finally, it promotes gut healing through warm, easy-to-digest foods, nutrient-rich bone broth, and digestive-supporting ginger, creating a meal that is both nourishing and soothing for the digestive system.
Approximate nutrition for just broth + vegetables:
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 3 g (mostly from sesame oil)
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sodium: 700–900 mg (from broth + tamari)
- Vitamin A: ~7000 IU (carrot + greens)
- Vitamin C: 20 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Calcium: 80 mg
Noodles (per 90 g dry per serving)
- 100% buckwheat soba noodles (90 g dry, ~100 g cooked)
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Magnesium: 80 mg
- Manganese: 1.2 mg

