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Some of my friends crave for meat, salty food or pepper... but me no! It's so bad... like I avoid eating all those bad, bad things but every once in a month I just can't help it... feel almost like a compulsory eater, even think and taste of sweet in my mouth and the worst part is I start geting pimples and greasy face, even if I clean it and exfoliate it. Has anyone good tips to stop this problem?

2007-07-19 19:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Women's Health

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One of the reasons that women crave sweets, salts, meats is tied to hormones. When estrogen levels drop (such as during PMS or perimenopause/menopause), so does the brain serotonin level that helps us feel calm.

When my coauthor and I wrote I’d Kill for a Cookie, we asked men and women what types of foods they crave when a craving hits. Women responded that they reach for sugar-fat combinations such as chocolate, cookies, pie or other sweets while men crave protein-fat foods such as pizza, burgers or hot dogs.

What is it about chocolate that is so tempting that some women report preferring chocolate to sex? In addition to its mouth feel and decadent taste, chocolate also contains phenylethylamine, a chemical that some people describe as giving them the feeling of being in love…often referred to as optimal brain happiness. Another chemical, theobromine, provides a caffeine like effect to the body.

2007-07-19 19:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 4 · 2 0

The reason for it is because during your period, for many women, iron levels decrease. That's why they crave the sweets. Try to eat food high in iron around that time. As for the greasy face and pimples, it probably has nothing to do with the food. It's just hormones. I don't know a woman who doesn't have a problem with that during their period...myself included. Good luck!

2007-07-19 20:20:17 · answer #2 · answered by Androgyny 6 · 2 1

Most women crave chocolate because they need "happy endorphines" at that time of the month, and chocolate helps achieve that. It's okay to eat them occasionally.

But if you want to be a little healthier, try eating DARK chocolate......it contains antioxidants that help boost your immune system.

Happy eating!

2007-07-19 19:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 5 0

I have the same problem, too! Try some fruit; lots of it. Or even some heavy carbs (like whole grain breads and pasta).

2007-07-19 19:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Monic 2 · 3 0

so amazed that I found this topic already answered! It is like you read my mind!

2016-08-24 09:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

chew sugary gum i have the same problem!

2007-07-19 19:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Elle. 2 · 5 0

i do to or really salty it crazy

2007-07-19 19:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by mmkkssmm 2 · 0 1

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