It's common to have cravings during or after your period. Progesterone, a hormone that is at its peak just before your period, is associated with a bigger appetite, according to a 2011 study. As such, you might feel hungrier at that time. Plus, if your mood is low, you might feel the need for comfort food.
How can I satisfy my period cravings?
Here are five tips to help you cope:
- Pick Complex Carbs. Eat fiber-rich foods like whole grain bread, pasta, and cereals to keep your blood sugar even and ease mood swings and food cravings. ...
- Eat Six Small Meals. ...
- Boost Your Magnesium. ...
- Work It Out. ...
- Seek Sunshine.
Are period cravings the same as pregnancy cravings?
Increased appetite and food cravings are common symptoms of pregnancy, but they can also occur with PMS. Many people with PMS experience increased appetite and cravings for sweet or fatty foods, or carbohydrate-rich meals. Changes in the hormones estrogen and progesterone likely influence cravings just before a period.
