Cravings in your follicular phase
Cravings is strong pulls toward sugar, carbs, or salty food, especially in the afternoon. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on cravings.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
a short walk after eating blunts the blood-sugar swings that fuel cravings.
Quick relief
- Eat enough protein and slow carbs so you are not running on empty.
- Choose 70%+ dark chocolate to satisfy the urge with less sugar.
- Don't over-restrict, which makes cravings rebound harder.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get cravings in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on cravings.
What should I eat for cravings?
Foods that help include dark chocolate, sweet potato, oats, Greek yogurt.