599 - Why Am I So Hungry Before My Period?

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Eight glasses a day. An ounce per pound. A pinch of salt in your water. Everyone has a hydration rule, and most of them came from somewhere other than the research. This live episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Friends of the National Arboretum in Washington, DC ( ...  Show more

Send us Fan Mail Why do those pre-period hunger pangs kick in, and should we actually be eating more during PMS? In this episode, we dig into why women feel hungrier, smart ways to handle cravings, and if hydration can really help ease symptoms Support the show 

Did you know that it’s normal to crave carbs during your period? In today’s episode, we chat with women's health Dietitian Valerie Agyeman of Flourish Heights about all things menstruation. Tune in to learn if you should eat different things during the various phases of your cycl ...  Show more

Imagine it’s right before your period, and you get a killer craving. You’re ready to eat the whole fridge and consume a ton of snacks with not-so-healthy ingredients. Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. We can feel powerless when those insane sugar and salt cravings a ...  Show more

Are you always reaching for a snack right after meals and wondering why you still feel hungry? Trying to ignore hunger after you just had lunch? On this episode of the Eat More Carbs Podcast, SSPN dietitians Reilly and Jenna break down why lingering hunger is so common for athlet ...  Show more