The Real Reason Behind Your Period Cravings—and How to Satisfy Them Wisely
🍫 Period Cravings Explained: What Your Body Really Needs During Your Cycle
It’s the week before your period, and suddenly, all you want is chocolate, bread, and something salty—ASAP. Sound familiar?
Cravings around your menstrual cycle aren’t just “bad habits” or “lack of willpower.” They’re actually your body’s way of asking for support.
Let’s break down the science behind period cravings, how to support your body naturally, and how to build a cycle routine that aligns with your needs—including using breathable, chemical-free Natissy reusable menstrual pads.
🔄 Why You Get Cravings Before or During Your Period
Here’s what’s happening in your body:
🔺 Hormonal Fluctuations
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Progesterone rises before your period → increases appetite and desire for comfort food
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Estrogen drops → mood dips, blood sugar becomes unstable
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Low serotonin levels during PMS → triggers cravings for carbs and sugar (they boost serotonin!)
🔋 Nutrient Depletion
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Blood loss = lower iron, magnesium, and B-vitamins
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Cravings can signal a need to replenish minerals and regulate mood and energy
🔁 Blood Sugar Instability
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Processed carbs, caffeine, or skipping meals cause energy crashes
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Your body then seeks fast relief → sugar, bread, and junk food
💡 Your cravings are a message, not a weakness.
🥦 What Your Body Really Needs During Your Cycle
✅ 1. Magnesium-Rich Foods (for Chocolate Cravings)
Why you're craving chocolate? Your body might be low in magnesium.
Eat more of:
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Dark leafy greens
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Almonds
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Avocados
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70%+ dark chocolate (yes, really!)
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Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium helps:
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Ease cramps
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Reduce anxiety & PMS irritability
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Promote better sleep
✨ Bonus Tip: Pair magnesium-rich foods with breathable menstrual pads to reduce inflammation and skin irritation.
✅ 2. Complex Carbohydrates (for Mood & Energy)
Don’t ditch carbs—just choose the right ones.
Opt for:
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Sweet potatoes
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Oats
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Quinoa
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Brown rice
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Bananas
These stabilize blood sugar, promote serotonin, and keep you energized.
✅ 3. Iron & B-Vitamins (for Fatigue & Meat Cravings)
Feeling drained or craving red meat? You could be low in iron.
Boost with:
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Lentils & beans
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Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
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Lean beef or turkey
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Whole grains
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Beets
🍷 Avoid caffeine with iron-rich meals—it blocks absorption.
💡 Heavy periods? Natissy’s reusable pads for heavy flow provide leakproof, breathable comfort without toxins that can worsen inflammation.
✅ 4. Healthy Fats (for Brain Fog & Mood Swings)
Your brain loves omega-3s and healthy fats during hormonal shifts.
Add to your diet:
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Avocados
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Chia seeds
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Walnuts
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Olive oil
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Fatty fish (salmon, sardines)
They help reduce PMS, irritability, and promote hormone production.
✅ 5. Herbal Teas for Cravings and Calm
Try teas that support hormonal balance and reduce cravings naturally:
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Cinnamon tea – balances blood sugar
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Ginger tea – reduces bloating and nausea
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Raspberry leaf tea – tones uterus and supports flow
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Chamomile tea – calms anxiety and improves sleep
💚 Sip tea while using a Natissy overnight pad and a heating patch for ultimate period comfort.
🌸 What to Avoid (Even When You’re Craving It)
❌ Refined sugar – causes blood sugar crashes & worsens cramps
❌ Processed salty snacks – increase bloating & water retention
❌ Caffeinated energy drinks – raise cortisol and make anxiety worse
❌ Dairy & fried foods – trigger inflammation in some women
Swap them for:
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Homemade energy balls
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Fruit & nut butter
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Herbal teas + dark chocolate
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Whole grain toast with avocado or banana
💬 Craving Peace, Not Panic
“Since switching to whole foods during my period, my cravings feel manageable—and my mood is more stable.”
“Using Natissy pads + magnesium-rich snacks is a game changer.”
“I don’t punish myself for cravings anymore—I listen and nourish instead.”
🩸 How Natissy Supports You During Cravings and Your Cycle
✅ Reusable menstrual pads made from organic cotton & bamboo
✅ No plastic, fragrance, or chemicals that could disrupt hormones
✅ Super absorbent options for heavy days
✅ Light liners for PMS spotting or discharge
🛍️ Pair your nutrition with clean, safe period care that supports your cycle from the outside in.
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