12 Simple Meals That Helped Heal My Bloating, Fatigue, & Hormonal Imbalance

What I eat!

THE BALANCE ROUTINE OCTOBER 1, 2025

Hey friends,

I want to share some meals that completely tranformed my health! Simple, easy, healthy, delicious.

My bloating is gone, my energy is steady throughout the day, my hormones feel balanced for the first time in years.

I focus on high-quality animal proteins, healthy fats, and being really honest about which foods were causing issues, even if they were “supposed to be healthy.”

Before I share these, I want to say - this is what works for MY body. I’m not saying this approach is healthy for everyone. What heals one person might not work for another. If you’re dealing with health issues, please work with a healthcare provider.

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Okay, let’s get into it!

Meal 1: Cheese “Bun” Burger Broiled cheese slices (as the bun), lettuce, onion, avocado, half-pound grass-fed beef, citrus on the side

This one honestly changed my life. All the satisfaction of a burger without the bread crash. The cheese crisps up and acts like a bun, and the citrus on the side helps with digestion.

Meal 2: Beef Patties with Kraut Grass-fed quality pork patties, sauerkraut, hot honey, avocado

The sauerkraut adds probiotics which have been huge for my gut health, and the honey gives it this sweet-savory thing that I’m obsessed with.

Meal 3: Chicken Sausage Plate Quality chicken sausage, chicken, avocado, citrus, onion

Onion and citrus are like nature’s medicine for digestion and inflammation. This meal is so simple but keeps me full for hours.

Meal 4: Spaghetti Squash Bowl Spaghetti squash, grass-fed ground beef, Parmesan Reggiano

When I want something that feels like pasta but doesn’t make me bloated and exhausted afterward. That’s it - three ingredients.

Meal 5: Simple Meatballs One pound ground beef, one egg, Parmesan Reggiano, quality red sauce

I make a big batch of these and they last me for days. Perfect for when I don’t want to cook but need something nourishing.

Meal 6: Mini Burger Lettuce Cups Three mini grass-fed beef patties, raw cheese, lettuce cups, avocado, pickles on the side

One of my absolute favorites. The lettuce cups make it feel fun and the pickles add that tangy crunch I love.

Meal 7: Cottage Cheese Egg Wrap Cottage cheese egg wrap (use 1 cup cottage cheese, one egg, salt + pep as the base, cook in oven on non-tox parchment paper - buttered or spray with avo oil - at 400 for 20 minutes, let cool), filled with ground beef, veggies, avocado

This one sounds weird but trust me. The cottage cheese creates this crepe-like wrap that’s high in protein and so satisfying. AND this keeps me full for like 5 hours.

Meal 8: The Staple Grass-fed ground beef, eggs, avocado

This is probably what I eat most often, a staple for sure! So simple, so nourishing, and it never gets old.

Meal 9: Salmon Plate Wild-caught salmon, avocado, strawberries

The omega-3s in salmon have helped so much with inflammation and hormone balance. The strawberries add natural sweetness.

Meal 10: Beef and Guac Grass-fed ground beef patties, homemade guacamole, quality beef sausage

My favorite guacamole that I make from scratch makes this feel like a treat even though it’s just real food.

Meal 11: Savory-Sweet Beef Bowl Grass-fed ground beef, half a banana, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, avocado, lime, bee pollen

This combination sounds random, but the sweet and spicy together with the healthy fats is chef’s kiss!!

Meal 12: Sweet Beef Bowl Grass-fed ground beef, banana cooked in grass-fed butter, Parmesan Reggiano, drizzle of honey

Another sweet-savory combo that satisfies any cravings and keeps me full for hours.

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These meals might seem repetitive to some people (especially if you’re not new here), but honestly, that’s been helpful for me!! I embrace being boring!! I know exactly how each one makes me feel, I don’t have to think too hard about what to eat, and my body gets consistent nourishment.

I will say I do include more vegetables than you see here, but I’ve learned which ones work for my digestive system and which ones don’t. I tried for years to force myself to eat foods that “should” be healthy for me, but my body was telling me they weren’t working. Learning to listen to that has been everything.

The biggest shift for me has been that my cravings have completely disappeared. I used to think about food constantly, always wanting to snack, looking at the clock - waiting for my next meal, never feeling satisfied. Now I eat these nutrient-dense meals and I’m genuinely full and satisfied until my next meal. No constant food chatter in my head :)

A quick note about bio-individuality…

What works for my body might not work for yours, and that’s completely okay. Some people thrive on more carbs, some people need different ratios of protein to fat, some people do better with certain vegetables. The goal isn’t to copy exactly what I’m doing - it’s to learn what makes YOUR body feel its best.

If you’re dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormonal issues, or other symptoms, I’d encourage you to start paying attention to how different foods make you feel. Keep a simple food journal, notice patterns, and don’t be afraid to eliminate things that aren’t serving you even if they’re “supposed to be healthy.”

I need to be honest with you all…

I’m sorry there’s only been one newsletter this week. I just launched my coaching membership, Nourished + Grounded: The Collective, and the work has been overwhelming in the best way, but it’s also meant I’ve been completely underwater with tasks!

BUT I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I wanted to at least share these meals that have genuinely changed my life :)

You all mean so much to me, and I’m working on finding a rhythm that allows me to do both well.

If you’re interested in The Collective and want support figuring out what way of eating works for YOUR body (not just copying mine), the first 100 members get founding member pricing at less than $2 per day.

See you next week,
Melissa <3

The Balance Routine