I don't, although I do tend to eat a lot right before my P. If its true, what is it about chocolate that makes women on their periods enjoy it.
2006-08-03 12:05:55 · 24 answers · asked by Aloofly Goofy 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i crave chocolate 24/7
i want it even more when i'm on my period...don't know why that is...i NEED it!!!
2006-08-03 12:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by irishmomof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like chocolate after my period. Most women like chocolate around that time of the month because its what they crave. Just like when women are pregnant they crave odd things like pickles and peanut butter and various other food combinations, Women on their period crave the taste of chocolate.
Heres why you probably like chocolate before your Period
Acute monthly cravings for chocolate amongst pre-menstrual women may be partly explained by its rich magnesium content. Magnesium deficiency exacerbates PMT. Before menstruation, too, levels of the hormone progesterone are high. Progesterone promotes fat storage, preventing its use as fuel; elevated pre-menstrual levels of progesterone may cause a periodic craving for fatty foods. One study reported that 91% of chocolate-cravings associated with the menstrual cycle occurred between ovulation and the start of menstruation. Chocolate cravings are admitted by 15% of men and around 40% of women. Cravings are usually most intense in the late afternoon and early evening.
2006-08-03 14:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Bored 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its true. Most women do crave chocolate on their periods. I know I do. For some reason theres something in choc. that women crave its probably the sugar.
2006-08-03 12:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by inquistive275 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really crave anything specific. I know some people who crave it though. But then again, my cravings, appetite aren't really normal anymore. Chocolate does help elevate serotonin levels...so anytime is a good time for women!
2006-08-03 12:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Giving up on life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely do.. people can crave food for the nutrients or substances they offer within.. women just must crave something in chocolate that leads them to eat it.. and enjoy it!
2006-08-03 12:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this is what I learned from my college bio teacher about women and chocolate.
he said that chocolate is a saturated fat, which women are built to like more. why? he said that it was that our brains knew that we'd need to store up fat if we ever got pregnant, so whether we like the taste of saturated fats in general, our bodies like it more than a man's body does. I guess we crave chocolate b/c it just is more appealing (at least to me) than a giant bleeding steak *shivers*
2006-08-03 14:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lissa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know i do. but it's odd because the only time i really eat chocolate is when i'm on my period. it makes me feel better and i also start craving other tasty foods.
2006-08-03 18:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by Alexis Samira 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am female and have had this talk with my friends. We know chocolate has a chemical similar to the one your body releases when you are in love. We all decided it is eaten when you are miserable and well bloating does not make you feel too sexy. It has a calming effect somehow. And frankly when you are hormonal you do not care
2006-08-03 12:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont crave chocolate when im on my P. but i do love to eat other fatty junk foods like chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream mmmm!! :)
2006-08-03 12:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally tend to crave salty foods.
2006-08-03 12:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋