My Melanin Health
12-Month Melanated Wellness Eating Plan
Core Principles
✅ Electrically Charged Foods
→ Whole, sun-grown, unprocesse foods full of life force
✅ Sun & Earth Frequency
→ Foods rich in minerals, water content, and solar energy.
✅ Seasonal Alignment
→ Eating what grows naturally in different seasons to stay in tune with
nature.
✅ Spiritual & Cellular Nourishment
→ Supporting the pineal gland, melanin production, immune
function, and gut health.
✅ Herbal & Alkaline-Based Soups
→ Supporting immunity, digestion, and detoxification
✅ Seasonal Alignment
→ Eating in harmony with the Earth’s cycles
✅ Spiritual & Cellular Nourishment
→ Supporting the pineal gland, melanin production, immune
function, and gut health
Each month is designed with:
🔹 Daily Hot & Cold Drinks to hydrate, detox, and energize
🔹 Seasonal Eating Plan to align with natural food cycles
🔹 Melanin-Activating Herbs & Superfoods
🔹 Healthy herbal detox soups & salads
🔹 Vitamins & Minerals
January - Deep Winter Restoration & Melanin Renewal
Goal:
Detox, nourish the blood, and boost immunity after winter stress
🔸 Hot Drink: Sarsaparilla-Burdock Root Detox Tea (blood purification & minerals)
🔸 Cold Drink: Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Water (hydration & cellular repair)
🔸 Breakfast: Warm Amaranth Porridge with Coconut & Dates (rich in iron & fiber)
🔸 Lunch: Stewed Chickpeas & Wild Greens (blood-building & immunity)
🔸 Dinner: Black Rice, Avocado, and Sautéed Mushrooms (melanin nourishment)
Blood Cleansing & Deep Winter Healing
Dumpling Soup: Sarsaparilla-Burdock Root Detox Dumpling Soup
Dumpling Base: Spelt & Green Banana Flour
Soup Ingredients: Sarsaparilla root, burdock root, dandelion greens, sea moss, wild mushrooms, coconut milk
Why? Detoxes the blood, replenishes minerals, and supports melanin activation.
Salad: Burdock Root & Dandelion Greens Detox Salad
Ingredients: Dandelion greens, shredded burdock root, purple cabbage, grated beets, pumpkin seeds, scallions
Dressing: Lemon-Ginger Detox Vinaigrette
Deep Blood & Liver Detox
Focus: Iron, Zinc, B Vitamins, Chlorophyll
Why? Cleanses the liver, purifies the blood, and replenishes iron stores for energy and immune strength.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Iron (Dandelion, Burdock Root, Callaloo, Blackstrap Molasses)
Zinc (Pumpkin Seeds, Chickpeas, Brazil Nuts)
Chlorophyll (Wheatgrass, Spirulina, Cilantro)
B Vitamins (Nutritional Yeast, Sprouted Grains, Avocado)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Dandelion Root Tea (Liver Detox)
Burdock Root Powder (Blood Purifier)
Wheatgrass Shots (Chlorophyll Boost)
February - Cellular Awakening & Immunity Boost
Goal: Support detox pathways & pineal gland activation
🔸 Hot Drink: Blue Lotus & Cacao Tonic (third-eye activation)
🔸 Cold Drink: Wheatgrass & Chlorophyll Green Juice (cellular oxygenation)
🔸 Breakfast: Sea Moss & Hemp Seed Smoothie (brain & immune support)
🔸 Lunch: Wild Rice & Dandelion Greens with Turmeric Chickpeas
🔸 Dinner: Purple Sweet Potatoes, Lentils, and Steamed Okra (gut & blood health)
Cellular Awakening & Immune Boost
Dumpling Soup: Ginger-Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Soup
Dumpling Base: Chickpea & Cassava Flour
Soup Ingredients: Fresh turmeric, ginger, garlic, black cumin seeds, wild greens, coconut cream
Why? Supports circulation, reduces inflammation, and enhances immune function.
Salad: Spiced Chickpea & Wild Arugula Salad
Ingredients: Wild arugula, roasted spiced chickpeas, radishes, pomegranate seeds, walnuts
Dressing: Turmeric-Tahini Dressing
Heart Health & Circulation
Focus: Magnesium, CoQ10, Omega-3s, Flavonoids
Why? Strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and balances blood pressure.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Magnesium (Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds, Cacao)
CoQ10 (Beets, Wild Rice, Spinach)
Omega-3s (Flaxseeds, Walnuts, Seaweed)
Flavonoids (Hibiscus, Blueberries, Dark Chocolate)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Hibiscus Tea (Blood Pressure Regulation)
Hawthorn Berry (Heart Strengthening)
Flaxseed Oil (Omega-3 Support)
March - Spring Equinox Renewal & DNA Activation
Goal: Prepare the body for rejuvenation and higher energy levels
🔸 Hot Drink: Ginger-Turmeric Elixir with Black Seed Oil (immune & anti-inflammatory)
🔸 Cold Drink: Aloe Vera & Cucumber Tonic (hydration & gut repair)
🔸 Breakfast: Avocado & Sprouted Flax Toast on Ancient Grain Bread
🔸 Lunch: Steamed Quinoa, Bitter Greens & Fermented Foods (gut health)
🔸 Dinner: Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Plantains & Seaweed (mineral boost)
Spring Equinox & DNA Activation
Dumpling Soup: Sea Moss & Moringa Solar-Boost Soup
Dumpling Base: Quinoa & Amaranth Flour
Soup Ingredients: Sea moss, moringa leaves, sweet potato, wild mushrooms, fresh basil
Why? Provides sun-activated minerals for DNA repair and cellular regeneration.
Salad: Sea Moss & Moringa Mineral Salad
Ingredients: Fresh moringa leaves, soaked sea moss, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, hemp seeds
Dressing: Coconut-Lime Mineral Boost Dressing
DNA Repair & Cellular Rejuvenation
Focus: Sun-Activated Minerals, Antioxidants, MSM
Why? Prepares the body for spring renewal by strengthening DNA and activating melanin.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
MSM (Sulfur) (Onions, Garlic, Pineapple, Sea Moss)
Antioxidants (Purple Sweet Potatoes, Berries, Black Rice)
Sun-Activated Minerals (Moringa, Sea Moss, Shilajit)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Moringa Powder (Full Spectrum Nutrition)
Sea Moss Gel (92 Essential Minerals)
Shilajit Resin (DNA Activation & Mineral Boost)
April - Spring Solar Activation & Energy Boost
Goal: Increase sun absorption & revitalize melanin function
🔸 Hot Drink: Coconut-Ginger Golden Milk (hormonal balance)
🔸 Cold Drink: Coconut Water with Fresh Basil & Lime
🔸 Breakfast: Chia Pudding with Berries & Hemp Seeds (omega-3s)
🔸 Lunch: Wild Greens, Avocado & Black-Eyed Pea Stew
🔸 Dinner: Baked Yam, Okra & Sautéed Callaloo
Sun Activation & Melanin Nourishment
Dumpling Soup: Callaloo & Black-Eyed Pea Dumpling Soup
Dumpling Base: Fonio & Whole Spelt Flour
Soup Ingredients: Callaloo (or kale), black-eyed peas, coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper
Why? Strengthens melanin, balances hormones, and provides deep nourishment.
Salad: Wild Greens & Sprouted Sunflower Salad
Ingredients: Wild mustard greens, sunflower sprouts, shredded carrots, black-eyed peas, golden raisins
Dressing: Maca-Cinnamon Hormone Balancer
Immune System & Gut Reset
Focus: Probiotics, Vitamin C, Digestive Enzymes
Why? Strengthens immunity and gut flora to optimize nutrient absorption.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Probiotics (Fermented Foods, Coconut Yogurt, Sauerkraut)
Vitamin C (Amla, Camu Camu, Oranges)
Digestive Enzymes (Pineapple, Papaya, Ginger)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Triphala Powder (Gut Cleansing)
Camu Camu Powder (Super Vitamin C)
Ginger Root Tea (Digestive & Immune Boost)
May - Melanin Glow & Hydration Enhancement
Goal: Hydrate, cleanse, and absorb solar frequencies
🔸 Hot Drink: Hibiscus & Soursop Leaf Tea (liver detox & immune)
🔸 Cold Drink: Fresh Coconut Water with Key Lime
🔸 Breakfast: Mango-Papaya Smoothie with Sea Moss
🔸 Lunch: Fonio Grain Salad with Fresh Herbs & Chickpeas
🔸 Dinner: Steamed Quinoa, Jackfruit, and Fermented Vegetables
High-Frequency Hydration & Detox
Dumpling Soup: Cucumber-Coconut Cooling Soup
Dumpling Base: Teff & Wild Rice Flour
Soup Ingredients: Cucumber, fresh coconut water, basil, aloe vera, chickpeas
Why? Hydrates cells, detoxifies organs, and supports glowing skin.
Salad: Watermelon, Cucumber & Basil Cooling Salad
Ingredients: Watermelon cubes, cucumber ribbons, fresh basil, hemp hearts
Dressing: Coconut Water & Aloe Hydration Tonic
Hydration & Deep Cellular Nourishment
Focus: Electrolytes, Silica, Hydrating Minerals
Why? Supports hydration, skin health, and cellular energy.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Electrolytes (Coconut Water, Cucumber, Watermelon)
Silica (Bamboo Tea, Nettles, Cucumber Peel)
Potassium & Magnesium (Bananas, Avocados, Dark Leafy Greens)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Bamboo Silica Tea (Hair & Skin Strength)
Aloe Vera Juice (Gut & Hydration Support)
Coconut Water (Electrolyte Balancer)
June - Summer High Frequency & Sun Power Foods
Goal: High-energy, light, cooling foods & enhanced solar absorption
🔸 Hot Drink: Ginger-Mint Tea (cooling & digestion)
🔸 Cold Drink: Watermelon & Basil Juice (hydration & circulation)
🔸 Breakfast: Fresh Fruit Bowl with Hemp & Flax Seeds
🔸 Lunch: Steamed Amaranth, Grilled Zucchini, and Avocado
🔸 Dinner: Coconut-Curry Chickpeas with Wild Rice
Summer Energy & Solar Absorption
Dumpling Soup: Watermelon & Hibiscus Cool Soup
Dumpling Base: Plantain & Spelt Flour
Soup Ingredients: Watermelon, hibiscus, coconut, lime, ginger
Why? Cools the body, hydrates deeply, and supports pineal gland function.
Salad: Callaloo & Mango Melanin-Nourishing Salad
Ingredients: Steamed callaloo, mango slices, shredded coconut, Brazil nuts
Dressing: Passionfruit-Ginger Solar Boost Dressing
Sun Protection & Melanin Activation
Focus: Copper, Carotenoids, Vitamin D
Why? Supports natural sun protection and boosts melanin function.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Copper (Seaweed, Black Sesame Seeds, Cacao)
Carotenoids (Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Mango)
Vitamin D (Mushrooms, Sun Exposure, Chlorella)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Black Seed Oil (Melanin Strengthening)
Chlorella Powder (Vitamin D & Detox)
Carrot Juice (Beta-Carotene Boost)
July - Peak Sun Nourishment & Cellular Regeneration
Goal: Protect melanin & increase hydration
🔸 Hot Drink: Moringa-Lemongrass Tea (mineral-rich)
🔸 Cold Drink: Aloe & Cucumber Hydration Tonic
🔸 Breakfast: Fresh Fig & Almond Bowl with Coconut Yogurt
🔸 Lunch: Grilled Mushrooms, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
🔸 Dinner: Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry
Peak Sun Protection & Melanin Support
Dumpling Soup: Wild Mushroom & Seaweed Mineral Soup
Dumpling Base: Sorghum & Cassava Flour
Soup Ingredients: Shiitake & oyster mushrooms, bladderwrack, dulse seaweed, scallions
Why? Provides deep-sea minerals and protects against sun damage.
Salad: Hibiscus & Bitter Greens Cooling Salad
Ingredients: Mixed bitter greens (dandelion, arugula), hibiscus flowers, blueberries, crushed almonds
Dressing: Hibiscus-Coconut Hydration Elixir
Cooling & Inflammation Reduction
Focus: Quercetin, Bromelain, Polyphenols
Why? Reduces internal heat, fights inflammation, and supports joint health.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Quercetin (Red Onions, Capers, Apples)
Bromelain (Pineapple, Papaya)
Polyphenols (Dark Chocolate, Green Tea, Berries)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Nettles Tea (Cooling & Anti-Inflammatory)
Bromelain Capsules (Digestive & Joint Support)
Green Tea (Antioxidant Boost)
August - Transition to Fall & Immune Protection
Goal: Strengthen immune function & prepare for seasonal shifts
🔸 Hot Drink: Elderberry & Burdock Root Tea
🔸 Cold Drink: Carrot-Ginger Juice
🔸 Breakfast: Steamed Quinoa with Chopped Dates & Nuts
🔸 Lunch: Mushroom & Chickpea Stir-fry with Wild Rice
🔸 Dinner: Baked Butternut Squash with Kale & Seaweed
Immunity Boost & Seasonal Transition
Dumpling Soup: Golden Pumpkin & Ginger Root Soup
Dumpling Base: Millet & Buckwheat Flour
Soup Ingredients: Pumpkin, ginger, coconut milk, wild thyme, nutmeg
Why? Strengthens the immune system and supports gut health.
Salad: Black Rice & Wild Mushroom Immunity Salad
Ingredients: Black rice, sautéed wild mushrooms, chopped kale, goji berries
Dressing: Miso-Garlic Immunity Boost
Brain Health & Focus
Focus: Omega-3s, Phosphatidylserine, B12
Why? Sharpens focus, supports nerve function, and improves memory.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Omega-3s (Chia Seeds, Walnuts, Seaweed)
B12 (Nutritional Yeast, Mushrooms, Sea Moss)
Phosphatidylserine (Sunflower Lecithin, Spirulina)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Ginkgo Biloba (Memory & Focus)
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Cognitive Function)
Blue Lotus Tea (Calm Mental Clarity)
September - Rooting & Grounding for the Equinox
Goal: Increase grounding foods & prepare for cooler weather
🔸 Hot Drink: Cinnamon-Clove Nut Milk
🔸 Cold Drink: Pomegranate & Beet Juice
🔸 Breakfast: Black Rice Porridge with Berries
🔸 Lunch: Spiced Lentil Soup with Dandelion Greens
🔸 Dinner: Roasted Root Vegetables & Mushroom Stew
Immunity Boost & Seasonal Transition
Dumpling Soup: Golden Pumpkin & Ginger Root Soup
Dumpling Base: Millet & Buckwheat Flour
Soup Ingredients: Pumpkin, ginger, coconut milk, wild thyme, nutmeg
Why? Strengthens the immune system and supports gut health.
Salad: Roasted Beet & Burdock Root Blood Builder
Ingredients: Roasted beets, grated burdock root, parsley, hemp seeds
Dressing: Rosemary-Black Cumin Nerve Tonic
Grounding & Blood Nourishment
Focus: Iron, Adaptogens, Root Minerals
Why? Prepares for seasonal shifts and strengthens resilience.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Iron-Rich Foods (Beets, Lentils, Callaloo)
Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Maca, Burdock Root)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Maca Root (Energy & Hormonal Balance)
Burdock Root Tea (Blood Detox)
Ashwagandha Powder (Stress Resilience)
October - Deep Immunity & Nervous System Support
Goal: Strengthen nerves, detox organs, and nourish melanin
🔸 Hot Drink: Sage & Chamomile Tea
🔸 Cold Drink: Aloe & Lime Hydration Drink
🔸 Breakfast: Sprouted Grain Bread with Avocado & Flax Seeds
🔸 Lunch: Wild Greens & Mushroom Stew
🔸 Dinner: Baked Yam, Fermented Vegetables, and Callaloo
Rooting & Grounding for the Equinox
Dumpling Soup: Beetroot & Burdock Root Blood Cleanser Soup
Dumpling Base: Teff & Flaxseed Flour
Soup Ingredients: Beets, burdock root, garlic, chickpeas, rosemary
Why? Builds blood, enhances melanin, and restores energy balance.
Salad: Butternut Squash & Dandelion Greens Digestive Salad
Ingredients: Roasted butternut squash, fresh dandelion greens, pepitas, figs
Dressing: Clove-Coconut Gut Support Elixir
Immunity & Seasonal Protection
Focus: Elderberry, Zinc, Warm Adaptogens
Why? Strengthens immunity as the weather cools.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Zinc (Pumpkin Seeds, Chickpeas, Mushrooms)
Elderberry (Antiviral & Immune Booster)
Ginger & Turmeric (Anti-Inflammatory)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Elderberry Syrup (Cold & Flu Prevention)
Ginger & Turmeric Shots (Immune Boost)
November - Cellular Repair & Detox Before Winter
Goal: Liver support & deep blood cleansing
🔸 Hot Drink: Dandelion Root & Clove Tea
🔸 Cold Drink: Cranberry-Ginger Detox Juice
🔸 Breakfast: Hemp Seed & Banana Smoothie
🔸 Lunch: Steamed Amaranth with Stewed Lentils
🔸 Dinner: Black Rice & Okra with Sautéed Greens
Cellular Repair & Detox Before Winter
Dumpling Soup: Butternut Squash & Black Garlic Soup
Dumpling Base: Kamut & Coconut Flour
Soup Ingredients: Butternut squash, black garlic, thyme, dandelion greens, wild rice
Why? Nourishes cells, boosts immunity, and prepares for seasonal shifts.
Salad: Elderberry & Pomegranate Melanin Support Salad
Ingredients: Elderberries, pomegranate seeds, spinach, soaked walnuts
Dressing: Elderberry-Balsamic Repair Dressing
Bone & Joint Support
Focus: Calcium, Vitamin K, Collagen Builders
Why? Strengthens bones and connective tissues.
🔸 Key Nutrients:
Calcium (Sesame Seeds, Leafy Greens, Seaweed)
Vitamin K (Natto, Kale, Brussels Sprouts)
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Sea Moss Gel (Bone Strength)
Nettle Tea (Calcium & Mineral Support)
December - Winter Restoration & Deep Healing
Goal: Strengthen kidneys, immune system, and warm the body
🔸 Hot Drink: Soursop & Nutmeg Herbal Tea
🔸 Cold Drink: Warm Almond Milk with Cinnamon
🔸 Breakfast: Coconut Chia Pudding with Dates
🔸 Lunch: Roasted Plantains with Black-Eyed Peas
🔸 Dinner: Hearty Butternut Squash & Wild Rice Bowl
Winter Restoration & Deep Healing
Dumpling Soup: Elderberry & Clove Herbal Protection Soup
Dumpling Base: Rye & Chia Flour
Soup Ingredients: Elderberries, cloves, burdock root, cinnamon, coconut cream
Why? Strengthens immunity, purifies the blood, and supports melanin function.
Salad: Seaweed & Wild Mushroom DNA Repair Salad
Ingredients: Wakame seaweed, sautéed lion’s mane mushrooms, sesame seeds, scallions
Dressing: Sea Moss & Black Garlic Restoration Dressing
Deep Winter Restoration & DNA Repair
Focus: Shilajit, Black Garlic, Adaptogens
Why? Deeply restores the body for the new cycle ahead.
🔸 Herbs & Supplements:
Shilajit (High-Mineral Restoration)
Black Garlic (DNA Repair)
Key Nutrients & Their Benefits:
Fulvic Acid & Trace Minerals (Shilajit, Sea Moss, Bladderwrack)
Supports DNA repair, energy production, and cellular regeneration
Provides over 80+ essential minerals for deep nourishment
Enhances mental clarity and immune function
Sulfur-Rich Compounds (Black Garlic, Onions, Burdock Root)
Supports detoxification pathways and cleanses the blood
Strengthens melanin function and anti-aging processes
Promotes gut health and digestion
Adaptogenic Herbs (Ashwagandha, Maca, Reishi, Moringa)
Balances stress, hormones, and nervous system function
Enhances immune resilience and cellular repair
Supports deep energy renewal and adrenal health
Vitamin D & K2 (Mushrooms, Natto, Sunlight, Alfalfa)
Supports bone strength and calcium absorption
Strengthens cardiovascular and immune health
Helps prevent seasonal depression and fatigue
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Chia Seeds, Flax Seeds, Walnuts)
Reduces inflammation and supports brain function
Strengthens nerve function and neurotransmitter balance
Keeps skin and hair hydrated and healthy
Polyphenols & Antioxidants (Cacao, Dark Berries, Hibiscus)
Protects cells from oxidative stress and aging
Enhances melanin production and skin regeneration
Supports circulation and heart health
Warming & Restorative Minerals (Iron, Zinc, Magnesium)
Iron (Callaloo, Lentils, Blackstrap Molasses) for blood-building
Zinc (Pumpkin Seeds, Brazil Nuts) for immune function
Magnesium (Cacao, Bananas, Nuts) for muscle relaxation and deep sleep
Top Foods & Herbs for December:
Shilajit Resin – Cellular regeneration & mineral replenishment
Black Garlic – DNA repair & immune support
Ashwagandha & Maca – Energy renewal & stress balance
Sea Moss & Bladderwrack – Deep mineral nourishment
Reishi Mushroom – Immune strength & longevity
Dark Berries & Cacao – Antioxidants & melanin support
Pumpkin Seeds & Brazil Nuts – Zinc & selenium for immunity