Premenstrual syndrome manifests itself in every woman in different ways. Someone suffers from drawing pains in the lower abdomen , feels fatigue and drowsiness. Some become irritable and whiny. There are women (and there are a lot of them!), Who have an increased appetite before menstruation. They literally and figuratively attack the refrigerator and kitchen cabinets in search of food and can not stop themselves in attacks of zhora. Even the most inveterate advocates of diets lose control and indulge in eating. Then, after a few days, the representatives of the fair sex scold themselves for their feebleness in every way, promise not to do so and ... again, in a month, rush to the refrigerator. Therefore, many women are interested in what happens with their body on the eve of "critical" days. Let's see why the zeal attacks the monthly.
It's all about physiology
It is known that the state of the body and well-being in women are controlled by hormones. Throughout the phases of the menstrual cycle, the level of some hormones decreases, while others increase and vice versa. So, for example, in the first phase, when the production of estrogen is increased, the woman feels excellent, her skin is shining. With the onset of the second phase, the level of estrogen decreases, which is reflected in worsening mood, feeling unwell and increasing appetite before menstruation. This is due to several factors.
First, an increase in the level of progesterone in the blood provokes an increase in the production of adrenaline and norepinephrine. They, in turn, increase the secretion of gastric juice. Food that enters the digestive tract is digested in a shorter period. And so women feel incredible zhor before menstruation.
Secondly, because of the lack of female sex hormones, the substance regulating the level of sugar in the blood, insulin, is produced in less quantity. Sensing the need for sugar, our body compensates for its lack of chocolate, sweets, rolls and cakes, that is, products containing carbohydrates. That's why before the months you want a sweet.
Third, the explanation for the appearance of zhora before the monthly, why there is a desire to eat all the sweets in sight, are the preparatory "activities" for a possible pregnancy. The level of progesterone in the blood in the second phase of the cycle increases, which signals the body about the need to accumulate nutrients, resulting in an increased appetite before menstruation.
An agonizing zhor before the monthly: how to fight?
Of course, the knowledge of why you want to eat before the months, does not weaken the desire to eat something tasty. But in order not to torment yourself with the throes of conscience for the purposelessly absorbed calories in the premenstrual period, try to follow several rules:
1. Arrange entertaining events. Because of the change in the hormonal background, the mood in women is reduced, they are looking for consolation in food. In how to reduce appetite before menstruation, positive emotions are important that will increase the production of hormones of joy - endorphins - and distract from food.
2. If you can not get hunger during the PMS period, when the metabolic processes are slow, try to eat healthy foods:
- complex carbohydrates (cereals, fruits, vegetables, pasta, whole wheat bread);
- proteins (meat of low-fat varieties, fish, cottage cheese and kefir reduced fat, legumes).
3. It is important to limit the consumption of fatty, salty and smoked products (sausages, sausages, lard), sweets, sugar, carbonated drinks, alcohol and coffee.
And if you really want a sweetie, pamper yourself these days with a delicate cake or a few slices of your favorite chocolate. Kilograms will not increase, and the mood will definitely rise!