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Add These Foods to Your Diet for Happy Hormones and Menstrual Cycle Support
Did you know there are 4 phases in a woman’s menstrual cycle?
I don’t know about you, but sex ed when I was in school did not even come close to accurately explaining the inner workings of the female reproductive system. There are so many things I have learned as an adult, through trial and error, my own research, and working with healthcare professionals, that would have made a world of difference had I learned them when I was a pre-teen. Or even a teen, for that matter.
For example, I learned that the menstrual cycle can be broken down into four phases, and that different foods are beneficial in supporting those phases based on the changes in hormone levels and what the body needs at those times.
Why does it matter what foods I eat and when?
If you have consistent, easy menstrual cycles with little PMS discomfort, this information might not be necessary for you at this time. However, if you’re like me and you’ve been struggling with irregular cycles, anovulation (lack of ovulation), and/or an increase in the severity of your PMS symptoms, this information may be helpful.
