Diet for Hormonal Imbalance in Women

-Menstrual Phase: these are the days when you are ON your period (should be about 3-7 days). Replenish nutrients lost in the blood, manage or prevent symptoms, and nourish your body. Energy is lowest so focus on rest / gentle stretching.

-Follicular Phase: the day after you period ends up until ovulation. Support estrogen metabolism, healthy egg quality, and rising energy levels. Energy levels start to rise with rising estrogen levels!

-Ovulation Phase: ovulation occurs within a 24 hour window (typically somewhere around mid-cycle), however your fertile window is the 5-7 days leading up to ovulation (which is the time you can get pregnant during your cycle). Support higher energy levels, hormone detoxification, and egg quality. You may feel more social / wanting to connect - honor higher energy levels!

-Luteal Phase: this is after ovulation occurs up until the day before your next period - your luteal phase is your longest phase last about 10-16 days. This is the time of the month when those annoying PMS symptoms could start to creep in – cramps, bloating, fatigue, acne. Focus on ways to support our hormones, blood sugar, stress, and foods to help prevent and manage symptoms.