Recently I have been getting the most powerful cravings whenever I have my period- I just can't get enough- it's unbelievable! In fact, I'm away out to buy some just now!
2006-10-16 09:51:05 · 19 answers · asked by apple84 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
its because chocolate makes us feel better!
2006-10-16 09:53:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it was because iron levels are depleted during a period and chocolate replaces the iron.
I used to have really bad cravings for choc but since being on the depo jab and having no periods at all, I dont crave chocolate, in fact I cant stand the stuff, so there may be something in my theory!
I should be a scientist or summat!
2006-10-16 09:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-10-16 10:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by wotsupputtytat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PMT - Tell me about it. There is nothing nicer than a bar of galaxy dunked in a cuppa T.
PMT includes a whole range of symptoms and it is estimated that up to 75% of women will experience one or more of the symptoms every month. These can include:
- Tender breasts
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Feeling unable to cope
- Tiredness
- Irritability and aggression
- Bloating of the abdomen
- Food cravings
The things we have to go through! Enjoy the chocs!
2006-10-16 09:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by deana1307 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard there's a satisfied hormone/chemical in chocolate. yet i become thinking this the quicker. i'm happy my fiance has finally discovered to get my chocolate a minimum of as quickly as a month!!lol Xx
2016-10-19 12:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only crave during your period!? @_@ I always crave stuff. I wanted peanut butter today but the shop didn't have any :-(
2006-10-16 09:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by Xenophonix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because u get all moody and stuff when ur 'on' ... chocolate makes the brain think like its being loved and triggers a sense of warmth. it makes you feel good about urself which is what everyone wants when they feel that bad every month!
2006-10-17 06:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by [<3] ellie [<3] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your lucky i get chocolate cravings everyday! at least yours is only once a month hahaha
2006-10-16 09:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by thundercatbabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because chocolate has a type of antidepressant in it....there for it helps with moods.
2006-10-16 09:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by lil_critter33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's funny everyone says that, but I never crave choclate?!?!
2006-10-16 09:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by getmycountryback 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because chocolate is second best to sex and sex wouldnt be a good idea at that time of the month... ha ha
2006-10-16 09:52:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋