Is it normal to eat more and more food when you have periods but not on one?

Okay so yeah, literally so many people feel like they need to eat way more before and during their period. It's totally normal. Your body is doing a lot of work getting ready for and then having a period, and that takes energy, so you might feel hungrier.

Like, your hormones are shifting all over the place before your period, and that can make you crave certain foods. Sometimes it's comfort foods, sometimes it's salty stuff, sometimes it's literally just everything in the fridge. It's your body asking for more fuel, especially because you're losing iron during your period, and your body needs energy to replace it and just, you know, do all its period things.

It's a good idea to listen to your body and give it what it needs, but also try to make some of those choices good ones that give you real energy, not just a sugar rush that crashes fast. Think about things like:

• Foods with iron: like lean meat, beans, leafy greens (spinach, kale), and fortified cereals. Iron is super important because you lose some when you bleed.
• Healthy fats and proteins: avocados, nuts, eggs, or chicken can keep you feeling full longer.
• Complex carbs: whole grains, sweet potatoes, and fruit give you sustained energy.

And yeah, sometimes you just need that chocolate or a cookie, and that's okay too! Just try to balance it out. The Soso app lets you track your mood and symptoms, and you might even notice a pattern with your cravings before your period starts. It's actually pretty cool to see what your body is up to. You can find out more about it on the Soso blog.