Classic Cozy Chili

Why this recipe

A hearty, fiber-forward chili that combines zinc and iron from beef and pork for ovulatory function and T4-to-T3 conversion with two kinds of beans to slow carbohydrate digestion and support stable insulin and blood sugar levels. Onion and garlic add prebiotic fibers that feed a healthy gut microbiome, which plays a role in estrogen metabolism and systemic inflammation. The protein- and calorie-dense profile supports energy availability for hypothalamic signaling, while iron, B12, and folate support increased blood volume in pregnancy, delivery-related blood loss recovery, and milk production.