On Repeat: Garlicky, Lemony, Nutrient-Dense Recipe
Quick, easy, elevated, and packed with the kind of nutrients your body needs
Smoked Muscles?? Yes , Please!
Ok so, in one of my March posts I mentioned that I feel like spring is giving seafood! Heavy.
Fish, mollusks, shellfish, yes please!
I feel like seafood, particularly mollusks, are such an overlooked nutrient dense, amazing options for my fibroid girlies. Especially those following my Fibroid Nutrition Reset.
So let me hold your hand while I say this… Girl, you need some mussels, oysters, clams, conch in your life! Don’t be scurrred.
If you have texture issues or have always avoided them just based on how they look. You’re missing out big time sister! But, listen I don’t judge, I try to find solutions.
This recipe!!! Fire (if I do say so myself!)
It does not have that slimy texture that you may expect! And for the record, mussels are quite different from oysters in size and texture (IMO). And these, in particular, have such an addictive flavor with that light smoke to them. Whew!
Before we jump into this recipe, are you familiar with the benefits of mollusks—mussels in particular?
Because I’m not gonna lie… if you aren’t used to eating them, they can be one of those foods that sound a little intimidating or even unfamiliar at first, but once you understand what it is and what it does for your body, it just makes sense to eat them more!
After all, we’re in a season of putting our nutrition first and growing beyond our comfort zone to get in the nutrients our body is desperately asking for.
So what are they??
Mollusks are a category of sea life—things like mussels, oysters, clams. They’re soft-bodied organisms that live in shells, and they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.
And mussels? They’re one of the easiest and most accessible ways to get into this category.
Fun fact: Squid and Octopus are also Mollusks!
Now let me tell you why I personally love them—especially for hormone health and fibroid support.
Mussels are incredibly rich in:
Iron (a big one, especially if you deal with heavy cycles)
B12 (for energy, mood, and nervous system support)
Zinc (key for hormone balance and immune function)
Omega-3s (anti-inflammatory, which is huge when we’re talking fibroids)
Protein (to help stabilize blood sugar and support tissue repair)
Iodine (important for thyroid function, which plays a major role in hormone balance)
Selenium (supports thyroid health and helps protect the body from oxidative stress)
And what I love most is that this is a form of nutrition your body can actually use!
Not synthetic. Not overly processed.
Just real, bioavailable nutrients coming straight from the source.
If you’re someone who’s been dealing with fatigue, low iron, hormonal imbalances, or just feeling off in your body, foods like this can be such a powerful addition.
This is what I mean when I talk about nutrient density.
You’re not just eating to be full…
you’re eating to actually replenish your body and support healing!