Cravings in your menstrual phase
Cravings is strong pulls toward sugar, carbs, or salty food, especially in the afternoon. In your menstrual phase it tends to flare because estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on cravings.
What's happening in your menstrual phase
Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
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 menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on cravings.
What should I eat for cravings?
Foods that help include dark chocolate, sweet potato, oats, Greek yogurt.