Eating Through Your Cycle

Yep ladies, everything is tied to our cycles including what we eat. If you are trying to conceive or lessen PMS symptoms or promote a healthy regular cycle or you have a uterus, this is for you. I love me some supplements and herbs but this is purely food, so let’s dive in...

Mensuration: This is the time Iron is your best friend, you need to replenish from the blood loss even if it’s light or heavy. Iron rich foods include seeds, broccoli, red meat, tiger nuts, bone broth, kelp, fish, eggs. Vitamin C helps with Iron absorption so include some fruit or potatoes, peas and tomatoes for those veggies. 

Pre-Ovulation: Continuing to build blood is primary here to help the follicle mature and build uterine lining. Reach for protein with each meal. Vitamin E is found in the fluid around the egg and is important for nourishment. Vitamin E foods include sweet potato, cold pressed oil, avocados, nuts, leafy greens.

Ovulation: This is 3 days before and 3 days after ovulation or you could say your fertile window. B vitamins encourage a strong ovulation and implantation. Foods high in B are whole grains, red meat, eggs and leafy greens. Zinc is important for cell decision and increases healthy progesterone. 

Potential Implantation: This is about a week from potential period. Pineapple, it contains bromelain which is important in implantation. Eat plenty of warming foods, no salads and smoothie here!

Happy healthy cycling, xoxo Katie