Cheat Sheet: What to eat for your hormones
As hormones fluctuate throughout the month, learning to support your body based on its needs, will help you stay energetic and focused and maintain optimal health.
Your menstrual cycle has 4 phases: Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal, and Menstrual
Here is a quick breakdown of the phases and what your body needs.
Phase 1: Follicular . About 7-10 days. This phase begins after your menstruation ends. Energy levels are beginning to rise and creativity flowing.
Your body needs healthy fats, fermented foods, and foods with vitamin C
2. Ovulation Phase: Last 3-5 days. Your libido and energy are at their peak.
During this phase, you need light and raw hydrating food
3. Luteal Phase: Last 12-14 days when your uterine lining is preparing to shed get ready for your period. During this time you need nourishing starches, iron, and magnesium-rich foods.
4. Menstrual Phase: Your period, usually 3-6 days. You’ll feel more intuitive with your emotions. Eat food rich in iron like grass-fed beet, leafy greens, potatoes, and cooked root veggies.
In my upcoming SYNC protocol, I will teach you everything, what to eat, and what fitness program you should have based on your phase. When you SYNC to your menstrual cycle phases you can cultivate more energy, regain hormonal balance and maintain a healhty weight.
Ready, set, SYNC .. and GLOW xo Diana
