Our menstrual cycle is powerful and when we feel out of balance food can support us and be one of the medicines. It is one of the layers.
There are four phases within the menstrual cycle. You can relate them to the seasons, winter (the bleed / menstruation), spring (follicular), summer (ovulation) and fall (luteal). For each phase our body needs different nutrients.
Winter: mushrooms, beetroots, cranberry, mulberry, tomatoes, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, seafood, blackberry, blueberry, kidney beans, buckwheat, seaweed, miso, rice, chicken broth.
Tip: stay away from raw foods and smoothies, they work against you in this phase.
Spring: mung beans, flax seeds, sesame seeds, carrots, zucchini, green peas, broccoli, oats, parsley, avocado, cashew, chicken, pickles, fermented foods, cinnamon.
Tip: watch out of caffeine
Summer: quinoa, bell peppers, spinach, chard, apricot, red lentils, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, salmon, okra, eggs, figs and almonds
Fall: brown rice, millet, chickpeas, cauliflower, celery, ginger, sweet potato, cabbage, radish, apple, pear, dates, raisins, sesame and sunflower seeds, squash, turkey.
Tip: your body tends to crave sugary food here, watch out and create healthy snacks!
I learned this much about the menstrual cycle because I took a course with Yasmine, she is a beautiful soul and you can find her business Flower Moon here.
My dear fairy friend Tessa helps people in Dutch with menstrual cycle problems. So if you struggle with anything – feel so welcome to send her a message. Her beautiful business is called Woman Who Run With The Womb and you can find her on Instagram here.
miracles of the moon ☽ 