Sometimes nothing but chocolate will cut it before our periods.
Progesterone is an appetite stimulant
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s normal for cravings and appetite to intensify before your period. Wondering why this happens? It’s our progesterone hormone’s fault. Our progesterone levels are really high right before our period and progesterone is an appetite stimulant. But, fortunately, it has a balancing effect of also increasing our metabolic rate which means we’re burning calories faster when it’s higher.
So, eat your chocolate.
Especially, dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is rich in minerals like magnesium.
Benefits of Magnesium include:
- Calming the Nervous System
- Reduces Stress
- Better Sleep
- Loosens Tight Muscles
When you have specific food cravings it could also be your body’s way of telling you that you’re low on certain nutrients.
Let me know your favourite types of chocolate. I’m a Lindt chocolate fan myself.