Should you eat pumpkin seeds in your menstrual phase?
Pumpkin seeds is still a nutritious choice in your menstrual phase. It shines most in the luteal phase (because magnesium and zinc support progesterone and calm premenstrual tension), but estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
Verdict
A core seed in seed cycling for the second half of your cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
Is pumpkin seeds good in the menstrual phase?
Pumpkin seeds is still a nutritious choice in your menstrual phase. It shines most in the luteal phase (because magnesium and zinc support progesterone and calm premenstrual tension), but estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
What is pumpkin seeds rich in?
Pumpkin seeds is a good source of magnesium, zinc, iron. A core seed in seed cycling for the second half of your cycle.