An expert explains why listening to your cravings matters.
. Given the fact that we have changes to all of these aspects of health throughout our cycles, it makes sense that our desire for food is affected across the month.
Research shows that daily caloric needs raise by 100-300 calories a day during the late luteal phase, showing that your PMS appetite isn’t in your head – it’s the body genuinely needing more fuel. Honouring that hunger is important to support your energy levels during a tiring week.What menstrual cycle cravings mean
“In the follicular phase, we may crave more carbohydrates as oestrogen uses it for fuel. When progesterone peaks in the luteal phase, it promotes protein catabolism so we need good protein sources – take note of your cravings for meaty foods or legumes. Our serotonin also drops during this phase, and we might crave foods with tryptophan .
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