Cycle Digest

The Luteal Phase: Caloric Intake, Appetite, and the Importance of Nutrition

Written by Rachel Walsh (MPH, BA) The luteal phase: increased caloric intake A growing body of evidence shows that females report increased appetite and caloric intake during the luteal phase compa...

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The Menstrual Cycle as a Health Marker

Written by Jenna Brownrout (BA, Public Health) The Menstrual Cycle’s Importance The menstrual cycle is more than a monthly occurrence; it is a vital sign that can provide crucial insights into a wo...

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The Follicular Phase: Caloric Intake, Appetite, and the Importance of Nutrition

Written by Rachel Walsh, MPH, BA Caloric intake and the Follicular Phase The menstrual cycle is often described as having 2 main phases: the follicular phase is roughly the first half of the menstr...

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Essential Nutrients During the Follicular Phase

Written by Melanie Das, PhD During menstruation, the uterus sheds excess lining. This is followed by the follicular stage, where follicles in your ovaries mature, gearing up to release an egg for p...

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Essential Nutrients During the Ovulation and Luteal Stages

Written By Melanie Das, PhD The Ovulation and Luteal Stages: Balancing, Calming, and Uplifting Ovulation, marked by a surge in luteinizing hormone and a decline in estrogen levels, is when a mature...

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Eating for your cycle How to think about it, and a sample meal plan!

Written By Jana Kilgore, Clinical Nutritionist, Ayurvedic Health Coach, Yoga Instructor Embarking on the journey through the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, just after ovulation, marks a profo...

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The Female Monthly Cycle

Written By Melanie Das, PhD For many women, their cycle likely only crosses their mind once a month – just as their period is about to start. However, their period is just a small part of th...

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Hormones: What are they and why Is hormonal balance important?

Written by Rachel Walsh MPH, BA What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals made by the body that send signals telling cells and organs how and when to function. These signals are critical to ...

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