Nutrition during the menstrual cycle

Hormones have always been a very complex case and are the cause of many factors in women, the worst thing about it is that you cannot do anything other than keep them under control as much as possible. To mention an example, if a woman has not had her period in a month or two, there are factors that do not necessarily have to do with a pregnancy. It is possible that the period is delayed due to exposure to stress, as the body produces a lot of cortisol, or it may have to do with diet during the menstrual cycle. These are signals that your body could send you to warn you that something is not right. It’s time to change. That is why during the menstrual period, a woman must make certain changes to her diet. Here we will show you what you should eat during your period and what you can expect when making these changes to your diet.

Follicular Phase

This phase begins from the first day of the period and lasts at least 2 weeks. In this phase, the body produces hormones that stimulate the follicle, which causes hair growth. At the same time, estrogen is produced. Estrogen production peaks in the last days of this phase. During this phase, you will notice that you will feel hungrier than usual. This is because your body is burning more glucose than normal, converting it into energy by growing follicles. Due to the estrogen activity at this stage, you will notice that you burn calories more easily and use carbohydrates as an energy source effectively. During this stage we recommend eating lots of green vegetables and fruits that contain natural sugar.

Luteal Phase

After ovulation, you will officially be in the luteal stage. At this stage, your body produces more testosterone to help the uterus gain size and become stronger. You will notice that your appetite will decrease during this time and you will retain some body fat, due to the production of progesterone. That’s why in the luteal stage you need to focus on eating more protein and healthy fats, like meat, beans, nuts, and avocado. At this time your body will not need the energy that carbohydrates provide, since consuming them can increase blood sugar levels, causing a disaster in hormonal activity. It’s amazing how the body works. Yes, it is very complex and could be a hassle. That is why it is very important to know how it works, in order to have control over it and know what it needs as contributions. Monitor your body constantly to know what is happening. Get to know yourself more and improve your health.