Ok girls, lets answer the question of why we can be on track with our nutrition and training all month until that dreaded week where we are moody, feisty, bloated, miserable cookie monsters!! Cravings for sweet foods are common before and during a period, and some women also crave high-carbohydrate foods like pasta, white rice and white bread. These cravings are often a sign of low blood sugar, especially if they are accompanied by feelings of fatigue and headaches. Some womens bodies become more responsive to insulin during their monthly cycle, making them more prone to blood sugar drops. The brain instigates a sugar craving in response to the need for more fuel. Some women specifically crave chocolate during their periods or in the premenstrual phase. There are many theories for this craving, but none has been proven valid. For example, chocolate possibly increases mood-enhancing neurotransmitters, like dopamine or serotonin, or fulfills an iron or magnesium deficiency. Eliminating sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet and eating fewer processed foods can help you stabilize your blood sugar levels and prevent cravings from occurring before your next menstrual period. So consistent clean eating has another big fat ✔️.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:10:48 +0000
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