It's like you want to eat tons of chocolate and cake and all the other candies...
2006-12-20 04:08:36 · 17 answers · asked by Tina M 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
When you are on your period you are losing iron, and having changes in your hormones. Chocolate has a high amount of iron, and your body is craving it so it can sustain the amount it needs. It also can set off endorphins. Many girls are very emotional when on their periods due to hormones. Sweet things, especially chocolate sets off those endorphins that cause a feeling of euphoria.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-20 04:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tifferkins 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people crave for candy, chocolate and other foods that have high sugar content when they are sad. When women are on their period, they get cranky and are upset by almost everything, so its just a way of making themselves happy.
2006-12-20 04:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by beautiful 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several bioactive compounds in chocolate that theoretically can contribute to feelings of well-being. These include theobromine and caffeine, which are stimulants; tyramine and phenylethylamine, which are similar to amphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant; and anandamide, which can act as a cannabinoid mimic. However, all of these compounds are present only in trace amounts in chocolate and are found in many other commonly consumed foods that are not craved.
2006-12-20 12:23:18 · answer #3 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hormones?
2006-12-20 04:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every womans has different reactions at that time some are grumpy others apparently like sweets and yet others have no reaction just like as if it was any other day nothing extra.
2006-12-20 05:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by speedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally normal! The cravings come naturally, with the fluctuating hormones.
2006-12-20 05:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are we? I have been having periods for 14 years and have never heard of this.
2006-12-20 04:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hormone changes in the body can cause cravings.
2006-12-20 04:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls doesn't even like to eat!
They get disgusted if they see food infront of them.
2006-12-20 06:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by >.> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is becouse of your hormones. but my suger levels get low so i crave sweet things
2006-12-20 21:25:16 · answer #10 · answered by carol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋