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Do cravings increase during perimenopause?

Many women have experienced the infamous PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome) along with some crazy cravings for carbs or sugary foods. One possible explanation for this timely and carb-specific type of craving is that estrogen levels start to decrease during the Luteal Phase (which occurs before our periods), affecting the production of serotonin, the "feel-good" hormone. A woman might start to feel "blue," and the brain might signal an attempt to raise serotonin - and that can be done by increasing the desire to eat carbs. Why carbs? Carbohydrates cause the release of insulin, which promotes amino acid absorption and raises tryptophan (a serotonin precursor) in the blood. So yes, there is a physiological explanation for why we crave chips and ice cream when we're feeling down and not a piece of chicken breast. Now, let's talk about perimenopause and cravings. Unfortunately, your cravings might increase during perimenopause. It may have to do with hormone levels, just like during PMS. However, there may be a combination of other factors that can most commonly happen during the perimenopausal years of a woman's life. These are lack of sleep, mood swings, and stress. Some behaviors can also contribute to an increased risk of cravings or binge eating, such as: Skipping breakfast, not eating enough protein during the day, and/or not eating enough calories in general. Basically, different possible scenarios can lead to cravings. I hope the information in this video helps you understand better why cravings can happen and what to do to prevent them. Want more information? Go to www.annaaraujo.com IG: @perimenopause_coach Or email me directly: hello@annaaraujo.com