Why
Dr. Hamid confirms that my female patients anecdotally report fluctuations in cravings depending on where they are in their cycle, with a tendency to consume sweet foods like chocolate in the days leading up to their period. In addition to new findings about insulin and the brain, there are several biological mechanisms that may explain this, he says.
Estrogen affects appetite by affecting a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls how much we eat and controls the level of the hormone wax, which decreases with the menstrual cycle. The hormone progesterone peaks in the second half of the cycle and also affects appetite, but has the opposite effect of making us feel hungrier. Additionally, low mood or decreased energy levels can clearly increase the appeal of food to the consumer, says Dr. Hamid.
what should we do?
Dr. Hamid suggests that you can change your comfort foods by creating new associations that, with repetition, create new brain connections.
So ask yourself what can give you the same pleasure if not that extra large Yorkie bar. Then make sure it’s available at times of the month when you’re craving it. Dr. Hamid says: This is not a need for food. If an endorphin rush from exercise, and that can mean walking, gardening, and basically moving, makes you feel good, be prepared. Book dates in your diary to go for a walk with a friend, or head to the garden center for lots of things to do in the garden.
It also helps clean your kitchen of sugary contraband. Dr. Hamid says: If you wanted to quit alcohol, you wouldn’t keep a cold white bottle in the fridge.
All kinds of strange things during pregnancy
Why?
Although pregnancy cravings are relatively understudied, Miller says, they’re likely due to hormonal fluctuations, nutritional needs and the mother’s instinct to protect the fetus from toxins. A recent study shows that the most common are for sweets, fruit, pickles, ice cream and pizza.
what should we do?
Don’t worry too much, says Miller. The most important thing is to take care of yourself, your body and your mind. That being said, excess pregnancy weight is emerging as a potential threat to the health and well-being of women and children, so a balanced diet during pregnancy is important. If illness plays a role in your cravings, Miller recommends Cytoplan Pregna-Plan prenatal multivitamin supplement and Bare Biology Mums and Bumps Omega-3 supplement.
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